This introductory book is a basic review of reference services in public libraries. It includes tips on locating resources in both print and online formats, makes suggestions for purchases and maintenance of the reference collection, reviews the ethical aspects of providing information to all patrons, and provides information on how to join a network of reference librarians who can assist you when you cannot find an answer.
A basic explanation of reference services for those with little formal LIS training working in small rural libraries or others who have been working in other areas and wish to brush up on their skills, this author provides an introduction to reference services including search strategies.
| ISBN: | 9781591584636 |
| Publication date: | 30th April 2008 |
| Author: | Charlotte Ford |
| Publisher: | Libraries Unlimited an imprint of ABC-CLIO |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 143 pages |
| Series: | Crash Course |
| Genres: |
Library and information services |
This introductory book is a basic review of reference services in public libraries. It includes tips on locating resources in both print and online formats, makes suggestions for purchases and maintenance of the reference collection, reviews the ethical aspects of providing information to all patrons, and provides information on how to join a network of reference librarians who can assist you when you cannot find an answer.A basic explanation of reference services for those with little formal LIS training working in small rural libraries or others who have been working in other areas and wish to brush up on their skills, this author provides an introduction to reference services including search strategies.
Crash Course in Reference features in the following genres: Library and information services
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Crash Course in Reference was written by Charlotte Ford and published by Libraries Unlimited an imprint of ABC-CLIO
Crash Course in Reference has 143 pages
Yes it is part of Crash Course series