Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708595
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.
Reference and Information Services
Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708595
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708595
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.
An Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries
Author: Elizabeth Connor
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 078902957X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
An Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries is a comprehensive textbook that presents compelling case studies and thought-provoking essays that teach the principles of reference services. Eighteen authorities from private and public academic libraries around the United States offer unique perspectives and solid information in an active learning format that requires students to think and learn. The book provides a stimulating starting point for those learning about planning, managing, and evaluating reference services. Each chapter is thoroughly referenced, and many have charts and activities to help spark student engagement in the learning process. Over 30 tables and figures make complex information easy to access and understand.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 078902957X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
An Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries is a comprehensive textbook that presents compelling case studies and thought-provoking essays that teach the principles of reference services. Eighteen authorities from private and public academic libraries around the United States offer unique perspectives and solid information in an active learning format that requires students to think and learn. The book provides a stimulating starting point for those learning about planning, managing, and evaluating reference services. Each chapter is thoroughly referenced, and many have charts and activities to help spark student engagement in the learning process. Over 30 tables and figures make complex information easy to access and understand.
Reference Librarianship & Justice
Author: Kate Adler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781634000512
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
"Explores the praxis, history and practice of reference librarianship in the context of social justice"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781634000512
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
"Explores the praxis, history and practice of reference librarianship in the context of social justice"--
Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library
Author: Lesley S. J. Farmer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9780810887183
Category : School libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library, one of America's premier school library educators covers the A-Z of both reference and information services for today's library. Lesley Farmer discusses everything from teaching students how to use sources to both in-person and virtual reference service.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9780810887183
Category : School libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library, one of America's premier school library educators covers the A-Z of both reference and information services for today's library. Lesley Farmer discusses everything from teaching students how to use sources to both in-person and virtual reference service.
Evaluating Reference Services
Author: Jo Bell Whitlatch
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 9780838907870
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
With this handy new guidebook, reference luminary Jo Bell Whitlatch outlines practical methods for evaluating and delivering excellent reference service to the technology-savvy library user of today.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 9780838907870
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
With this handy new guidebook, reference luminary Jo Bell Whitlatch outlines practical methods for evaluating and delivering excellent reference service to the technology-savvy library user of today.
Reference and Information Services
Author: Richard E. Bopp
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN: 9781563081293
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Updated to reflect the latest trends and the newest sources commonly used for reference work, this new edition includes more detailed discussion of a wider range of reference-related services, including interlibrary loan, document delivery, and readers' advisory services. There is also increased attention to ethical issues and a stronger focus on user-centered services, both face-to-face and mediated by technology. In addition, the authors discuss Web sites of significant value and the impact of the Internet on reference services. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN: 9781563081293
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Updated to reflect the latest trends and the newest sources commonly used for reference work, this new edition includes more detailed discussion of a wider range of reference-related services, including interlibrary loan, document delivery, and readers' advisory services. There is also increased attention to ethical issues and a stronger focus on user-centered services, both face-to-face and mediated by technology. In addition, the authors discuss Web sites of significant value and the impact of the Internet on reference services. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Reference Sources and Services for Youth
Author: Meghan Harper
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780838916421
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780838916421
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Reference and Information Services in the 21st Century, Second Edition Revised
Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
ISBN: 9781555707408
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
This practical guide teaches failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Information on more than 300 sources has been updated to provide you high quality information.
Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
ISBN: 9781555707408
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
This practical guide teaches failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Information on more than 300 sources has been updated to provide you high quality information.
Reference Service
Author: Krishna Kumar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780706943627
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780706943627
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Digital Reference Services
Author: William A. Katz
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Digital Reference Services provides an overview of electronic reference services and software, and explores the opportunities that real-time digital reference services can offer in a variety of library settings. Experts in the field offer numerous reports and theory about the evolution of this new approach to answering reference questions. This well-referenced volume contains case examples, figures, useful Web sites, and case histories to show how the basic principles of digital reference services work. Librarians and students of information and library science will find this book helpful to enhance their library and electronic reference expertise.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Digital Reference Services provides an overview of electronic reference services and software, and explores the opportunities that real-time digital reference services can offer in a variety of library settings. Experts in the field offer numerous reports and theory about the evolution of this new approach to answering reference questions. This well-referenced volume contains case examples, figures, useful Web sites, and case histories to show how the basic principles of digital reference services work. Librarians and students of information and library science will find this book helpful to enhance their library and electronic reference expertise.