Richwine P W, Switzer J H
Indiana University School of Medicine Library, Indianapolis 46202.
Med Ref Serv Q. 1990 Fall;9(3):21-9. doi: 10.1300/J115v09n03_03.
Most medical school libraries are attempting to provide some form of training for the CD-ROM MEDLINE user, according to this survey conducted in 1989. User guides and vendor-produced tutorials are helpful but are not usually a major aspect of the training. The training sessions vary considerably in length as well as number of attendees, with individualized training being the most widespread. Few facilities offer advanced classes. A core list of training topics has been identified. Evaluation of the training has been done in only a small percentage of the libraries.
