Training Paraprofessionals for Reference Service - A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Using paraprofessionals to answer reference questions is a great way to expand your library's reference reach while getting the most value out of your staff. But how do you begin training them? What training materials should be used? What skills should be taught? How important is the reference interview for paraprofessionals? What are the pros and cons of using paraprofessionals in this manner? Morgan answers these and other questions in a new edition of this bestselling book. Revised and updated to include basic and advanced skills using both print and electronic resources, this volume includes modules on government information, international and corporate information, statistics, medical and health information, and more. This guide will help you prepare paraprofessionals for the issues front line library staff face on a daily basis. Once you've trained them, you can turn again to the book for tips and strategies on evaluation and supplemental training. If your library has catalogers, students, newly hired staff, or other staff members with untapped potential, this book is for you.

General

Imprint:	Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	How-to-do-it Manuals, No. 164
Release date:	2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	Pamela J. Morgan
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	205
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-55570-643-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library, archive & information management Promotions
LSN:	1-55570-643-6
Barcode:	9781555706432

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