Leiding R. "Using citation checking of undergraduate honors thesis bibliographies to evaluate library collections " College & Research Libraries 66(5): 417-429, 2005

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Addresses: leidinrm at jmu.edu

Title: Using citation checking of undergraduate honors thesis
bibliographies to evaluate library collections

Author(s): Leiding R

Source: COLLEGE & RESEARCH LIBRARIES 66 (5): 417-429 SEP 2005

Document Type: Article    Language: English
Cited References: 24      Times Cited: 0

Abstract:
This study utilizes citation checking of advanced undergraduate research
papers as a method for evaluating library collections at an institution
with growing undergraduate and graduate research demands. A random sample
of 101 honors thesis bibliographies from the period 1993-2002 was examined
for format, discipline, and local availability rates. The proportion of
journal citations in relation to books increased slightly over the period,
but no other clear trends emerged. The incidence of Web citations began
during the period but did not steadily increase. The study highlighted
specific use patterns and collection weaknesses. Results serve as a
baseline for further study of the library's undergraduate user population;
further citation studies are encouraged to assess continued use of online
resources as the Internet and electronic technologies evolve.

KeyWords Plus: STUDENTS; BEHAVIOR; WEB; JOURNALS; FACULTY

Addresses: Leiding R (reprint author), James Madison Univ Lib,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 USA
James Madison Univ Lib, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 USA

E-mail Addresses: leidinrm at jmu.edu

Publisher: ASSOC COLL RESEARCH LIBRARIES, 50 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611
USA
Subject Category: INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
IDS Number: 965IU
ISSN: 0010-0870

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