Library Reference Services and Information Literacy: Models for Academic Institutions

Library Reference Services and Information Literacy: Models for Academic Institutions
Author: Cordell, Rosanne M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2013-06-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466642424

As 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.

Reference and Information Services

Reference and Information Services
Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2013
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1555708595

Search 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.

Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library

Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library
Author: Lesley S. J. Farmer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: School libraries
ISBN: 9780810887183

In 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.

International Aspects of Reference and Information Services

International Aspects of Reference and Information Services
Author: Bill Katz
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2019-12-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1000757706

This book, first published in 1987, is a stimulating and informative appraisal of the international librarianship scene and the reference service function. Experts discuss how international reference services can be improved to facilitate true exchange of information around the world. They look squarely at problems and provide answers to a host of pertinent questions, such as information counselling and policies, reference services and global awareness, integrating a central reference international studies program, and more.

An Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries

An Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries
Author: Elizabeth Connor
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2006-08-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136802487

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 ac