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"Bell shows you how to produce efficient, effective searches using the commercial databases that are most readily available through libraries. You'll learn the ins and outs of working with online databases; the best tactics for effective research online; and the methods for conveying these search skills to others. Bell also discusses databases by discipline, including social science, science, medicine, and humanities, covering both bibliographic and numerical databases.This book presents methods for effectively searching across disciplines and interfaces in this updated guide, the first edition of which was a pioneer in the field of online research and methodology. Extensively revised and updated throughout with additional features, fresh content, and the latest in web-based resources, the book focuses on two broad themes: effective searching of library databases and mentoring your library patrons to do the same. Each chapter includes discussions, concrete examples, exercises, and points to consider on such topics as the design of online databases, strategies for indexing, and tips for teaching users both online and in person. Arranged by content, the guide showcases the most popular databases in areas ranging from science to statistical data to the humanities, providing you with helpful search examples along the way. The updated content, some based on reader feedback, includes virtual interviews, dealing with public speaking anxiety, and coverage of a variety of new databases available for research."

"Penelitian ini membahas tentang bagaimana pola pencarian informasi yang dilakukan oleh pegawai asuransi dengan menggunakan internet di PT. Asuransi Kredit Indonesia, hambatan yang diterima ketika melakukan pencarian informasi di internet dan alasan melakukan pencarian informasi di internet. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu dengan melakukan observasi dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa informasi yang dibutuhkan informan terkait profesinya dan pendukung pekerjaannya, seperti jaringan orang-orang di sekitarnya. Untuk kegiatan pola pencarian informasi, terdapat pola mirip yang dilakukan narasumber dalam melakukan pencarian informasi di internet dengan tahapan yang dicetuskan oleh Kuhlthau dimulai dengan inisiasi, seleksi, eksplorasi, formulasi, pengumpulan informasi, dan diakhiri dengan presentasi. Hambatan yang dirasakan ketika melakukan pencarian informasi di internet oleh para pegawai asuransi adalah kurang cepatnya akses internet di kantor. Alasan utama yang membuat pegawai asuransi melakukan pencarian informasi di internet adalah hasil pencariannya cepat.

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Research discusses the information searching behaviour by employees working at insurance industry using internet at PT. Asuransi Kredit Indonesia. This paper addresses the problems of barriers of information searching activities and the reasons why they prefer using internet to search their information needs to other methods. This research uses qualitative approach through observation and interviews.

The results show that the information needs by the employees are often related to their professions, such as the information needs related to the networks and links of employees and clients. In overaal of the process of information searching behaviour, it is closely related to Kuhlthau rsquo s process, started by initiation, selection, exploration, formulation, acquisition, and finished by presentation. The main barriers oeccured is related to the problem of the internet speed, which is slow. The main reason why they prefer using internet as the medium of information searching is that it is considered the fastest method to search information."