New technologies and reference services /

• Other Authors: Katz, Linda Sternberg, (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Routledge, 2019.
• Subjects: Reference services (Libraries) > United States.; Multimedia library services > United States.; Academic libraries > Reference services > United States.; Electronic reference services (Libraries) > United States.; Libraries > United States > Special collections.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess

Offer your patrons the cutting-edge reference services they demand! In the past, a reference librarian needed to develop a command of a few reference works, master the skills of the reference interview, and interface with library users in person or via telephone. Today's reference librarian is...

Table of Contents:

• Contents Introduction Welcome to the Millennium In the Blink of an Eye: Developing Trends in Publishing Information Literacy in the Reference Environment: Preparing for the Future Working at Reference Reference Provision in Adult Basic and Community Education: An Unusual Model If We Hold It, Will They Come? Searching Sessions at SUNY New Paltz Guidelines for Creating a Self-Directed Training Program for the New Reference Librarian: A Framework and Checklist for Activities Outreach Through the College Librarian Program at Virginia Tech Selection for Users Choosing Between Print and Electronic Resources: The Selection Dilemma Locating Moving Image Materials for Multimedia Development: A Reference Strategy Religious Studies on the Internet Service for Whom? Information Haves and Have Nots: Small Thoughts on Large Themes Index Reference Notes Included