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Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 532
ISBN-13: 1555708595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSearch 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.
Author: Krishna Kumar
Publisher:
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 431
ISBN-13: 9780706943627
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Elizabeth Connor
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 078902957X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn 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.
Author: Krishan Kumar
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
Published: 2009-11-01
Total Pages: 460
ISBN-13: 9780706986426
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Fifth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated keeping in view the new developments and appearance of new significant reference sources. Some new readings have also been added to bring further readings. This work not only describes the various aspects of reference service such as functions, methods, principles theories, practices, problems, but also provides an overview of available significant reference books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, bibliographies, union catalogues, almanacs, directories, etc.
Author: Jo Bell Whitlatch
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2000-08
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9780838907870
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith 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.
Author: Cordell, Rosanne M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2013-06-30
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 1466642424
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs classrooms and universities strive to adapt their instructional methods to an ever progressing technological age, it is imperative that academic libraries also revisit the ways in which reference and instruction services are organized and implemented. Library Reference Services and Information Literacy: Models for Academic Institutions not only advocates for a more intentional integration of reference and instructional services, but it also provides organizational background, staff objectives, and various successes and challenges that have already been experienced by real institutions. This publication is an important reference source for librarians, practitioners, and university leaders who wish to maximize the current utilization of their resources.
Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
Published: 2011-05-31
Total Pages: 461
ISBN-13: 9781555707408
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Author: S. R. Ranganathan
Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
Published: 2006-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9788170004660
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Works of Dr. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan (S.R. Ranganathan) need no introduction. They are renowned not because they cover certain facet of library and information science, but because they have been written by the father of library science in india, Dr. Ranganathan. These library science classics have been reprinted to make Dr. Ranganathan's work available to the current generation of librarians and for those to come."
Author: William A. Katz
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 466
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDigital 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.
Author: Lesley S. J. Farmer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780810887183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 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.
