Internet usage in Greek libraries

Semertzaki, Eva Internet usage in Greek libraries. The Electronic Library, 2007, vol. 26, n. 5, pp. 735-756. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

The specific goal of this research study is to point out the utilization, integration and exploitation of the Internet among libraries in Greece. A survey consisting of 44 questions was distributed to librarians in Greece to collect the data for the study. The study reveals that the Internet is an essential and rigorous tool for librarians in Greece. It plays an important role for providing quality and quick reference services to users.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Internet, Greece, Greek libraries,User studies, Internet use
Subjects: L. Information technology and library technology > LC. Internet, including WWW.
B. Information use and sociology of information > BI. User interfaces, usability.
C. Users, literacy and reading. > CA. Use studies.
Depositing user: EVA SEMERTZAKI
Date deposited: 09 Feb 2009
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:13
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/12770

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