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An Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries (Paperback)
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An Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries (Paperback)
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An introductory text on various aspects of reference services-that
requires your students to think! 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. An
Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries is a
valuable teaching resource that helps college teachers to move
beyond traditional passive learning to more effective active
learning. Each chapter's interest-sparking activities and questions
challenge students to dynamically search out solutions to specific
problems. The text takes a broad, informative-and at times
amusing-look at the foundations of reference services, using the
uniquely creative activities and questions to make difficult topics
such as virtual reference services, relational reference, academic
portfolios, and reference cost calculators easy to learn. The book
is thoroughly referenced, and many chapters include charts and
special activities to help spark student engagement in the learning
process. Over thirty tables and figures make complex information
easy to access and understand. An Introduction to Reference
Services in Academic Libraries includes discussions on: virtual
information literacy tutorials the minimal and maximal models of
reference functions-and the smooth transition to the triage model
marketing strategies to attract male faculty the reference desk as
impediment to accessibility relational reference virtual
reference-including instant messaging and software issues guidance,
assistance, and instruction of students reference assistance,
outreach, and instructions maintaining high quality service-while
maximizing the time of reference librarians collection development
policies evaluating reference costs diversity librarians ranking on
level with faculty positions the importance-and development-of
teaching portfolios unusual library patrons and more! An
Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries is a
stimulating teaching resource that is perfect for library school
students, entry-level academic librarians, library support staff,
mid-career librarians new to academic libraries, and library school
faculty.
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