Providing quality reference services at a special library

Main Author: Semertzaki, Eva
Other Authors: SEMERTZAKI, EVA
Format: Proceeding NonPeerReviewed application/pdf
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: , 2006
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Online Access: http://eprints.rclis.org/12220/1/Semertzaki_Reference_services_lecture_2006.pdf
http://eprints.rclis.org/12220/
Daftar Isi:
  • The paper deals with the traditional vs. modern reference service and with the reference interview and its value. It analyzes new channels of communication: the virtual reference service. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of face-to-face vs. virtual reference and touches issues of user education, information literacy, user satisfaction and evaluation of reference services. Finally, it highlights the competencies of the reference librarian.