RN to BSN Program
Baron-Forness Library
200 Tartan Drive
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2273
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Comparing Printed to Electronic Indexes
Contact: Prof. Monty L. McAdoo, User Education Librarian (Room 231), 814-732-1070
A comparison of printed versus electronic indexes
Contact: Prof. Monty L. McAdoo, User Education Librarian (Room 231), 814-732-1070
Over the past few years, we have evolved most of our printed indexes to electronic forms of such. This page provides a brief overview of the relative strengths and weaknesses of printed versus electronic indexes. As always, if you have questions about a particular resource, please contact one of the librarians at the Information Desk (814-732-2253).
A comparison of printed versus electronic indexes
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| -- Browsability -- Greater coverage, sometimes even of the 1800s -- No computer knowledge necessary -- Not computer-dependent for access |
-- Must do own cross-referencing -- May have to browse several volumes/dates -- Must be in library to use -- No full text available -- Must photocopy and/or write information |
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| -- Computer does cross-referencing -- Access from home -- Some have full text -- Can print, save, and/or email citations |
-- Network may go down -- Indexing generally begins late 1980s or even 1990s -- Requires some technical savvy to use effectively |
