Research Logs

Tracking what we do in our libraries can be important for responding to similar requests, staffing changes, pay increases, equipment purchases, and more. Here are some sample logs.

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The Free Lance-Star's simple log is in Microsoft Word.

Indianapolis Star's Star Reference Library Log is based in Lotus Notes. Screenshots: New Entry and Completed Entry

A university news office uses FileMaker 5 databases to track their inquiries. Here is a screenshot of the librarian's database: Reference Questions/Info Requests.


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Last Updated: 06/04/03
Jessica Baumgart
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