Emerging Solutions In Reference Services

Author : John D. Edwards
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317951865

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Emerging Solutions in Reference Services by John D. Edwards Pdf

How can you enhance reference services without adding staff? Modern law librarians are under growing pressure to keep up with new technologies, deal instantly with the demands of patrons, keep the library safe and user-friendly, and generally offer the best possible service while keeping costs down. Emerging Solutions in Reference Services: Implications for Libraries in the New Millennium is a very practical guide for coping with rapidly changing technology and increasing demands for services. Its sane, well-researched advice and suggestions can help you deal with the hectic days and nights behind the reference desk. Emerging Solutions in Reference Services suggests up-to-date, innovative ways to deal with the traditional issues confronting librarians, including: handling problem patrons and ensuring security assigning reference responsibilities teaching patrons at the reference desk or on library tours drafting enforceable rules avoiding the unauthorized practice of law charging--or not charging--fees for services cross-training reference personnel Some of the traditional problems of law librarians are solved by computers; others are actually exacerbated by the new technologies available. In addition to finding ways that technology can help law librarians, Emerging Solutions in Reference Services offers solutions for the special problems posed by new technology, including questions of Web design, setting up online reference services, virtual library tours, Internet training for patrons, and ensuring technological competency of staff. In these days of decreasing budgets and increasing demands for services, Emerging Solutions in Reference Services is an invaluable resource for the librarian caught in the middle.

Author : Linda S Katz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317789673

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Reference Services and Media by Linda S Katz Pdf

Get the most out of your reference information systems and technology! Reference Services and Media meets the information challenges that overwhelm and assist us today with computerization, electronics, and telecommunications changes in the reference services of our libraries. As a professional in the library science field, you will discover innovative theories and researched solutions on many technology problems and challenges such as formatting and compatibility, training of reference professionals and library users, costs, and information have and have nots. With the year 2000 and beyond upon us, emerging technologies afford tremendous opportunities for reference librarians and for improved and enhanced public access to information. In Reference Services and Media you will learn about planning for staffing, troubleshooting fund-raising, and budget developing to support the use of information technologies. You will also examine the impact new media has on academic libraries, specifically video and movie clips that are transferred over intranets and internets and their opportunities and legal implications. In Reference Services and Media you will also explore: desktop conferencing and web access for reference services versus personalized contact desktop conferencing with personal computers in remote areas for reference service assistance positive and negative aspects of using each technology in reference use instruction creative methods for procuring funding for an electronic information literary instruction classroom providing a digital library for a state library network raising confidence levels of public service librarians in using electronic resources to answer reference questions Reference Services and Media includes case studies, tables, and an annotated bibliography that serves as a librarian's media reference toolkit, making it essential for effective media reference work. An excellent source for the reference librarian, Reference Services and Media will assist you in adopting and incorporating new information technologies for the present and future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105062217174

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Legal Information Management Index by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gregg Sapp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000755046

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Access Services in Libraries by Gregg Sapp Pdf

This book, first published in 1992, establishes a theoretical base for access services while also suggesting connections between theory and practice. It provides fresh thinking that re-examines previous writings in this area, presents new experimental designs and results, creates contemporary organizational solutions, and adopts innovative techniques for increasing users’ access to library materials within constrained budgets. Access services librarians, circulation department librarians, and library managers, especially those who are considering a reorganization that will include access services, will benefit from the philosophical and theoretical articles as well as practical advice on the design, delivery, and evaluation of responsive library services. Chapters in this invaluable book fill the gap in the literature about access services including theoretical descriptions of access services, current developing trends in access services, the historical development of the access services concept, practical studies related to common access services issues, and projections of future challenges.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Libraries
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131527124

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The Australian Library Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : LiLi Li
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630007

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Emerging Technologies for Academic Libraries in the Digital Age by LiLi Li Pdf

This book is written to promote academic strategic management and envision future innovations for academic library resources, services and instructions in the digital age. It provides academic executives, consultants, instructors, IT specialists, librarians, LIS students, managers, trainers and other professionals with the latest information for developing trends of emerging technologies applied to student-centred and service-oriented academic learning environments. This book explores various fields where key emerging technologies may have great implications on academic library information technologies, academic library management, academic library information services, and academic library internal operations. Reflects most recent emerging technologies which might impact on library administrations, resources, services and instructions Draws a clear roadmap how and where to monitor emerging technologies which began to emerge under academic library environments Provides practical and realistic suggestions and solutions how to utilize emerging technologies in academic learning environments

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Bibliographical services
ISBN : UOM:39015082955447

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Reference & User Services Quarterly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Yin-Leng Theng
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015079266972

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Handbook of Research on Digital Libraries by Yin-Leng Theng Pdf

"This book is an in-depth collection aimed at developers and scholars of research articles from the expanding field of digital libraries"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Sarah K. Steiner,M. Leslie Madden
Publisher : Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838909645

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The Desk and Beyond by Sarah K. Steiner,M. Leslie Madden Pdf

The Desk and Beyond is intended to provide a thorough exploration of the present and possible future applications of eleven of the most promising new reference delivery methods. In order to reflect the growing role of the digital environment while still respecting the importance of in-person interaction, a balance of physical and virtual methods has been maintained. This collection is intended to provide inspiration for potential reference services at your library; each chapter provides an introduction to an innovative service concept and an annotated list of sources for additional research.

Author : Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reference books
ISBN : 00659959

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American Reference Books Annual by Bohdan S. Wynar Pdf

1970- issued in 2 vols.: v. 1, General reference, social sciences, history, economics, business; v. 2, Fine arts, humanities, science and engineering.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Reference books
ISBN : UOM:39015066009807

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American Reference Books Annual by Anonim Pdf

1970- issued in 2 vols.: v. 1, General reference, social sciences, history, economics, business; v. 2, Fine arts, humanities, science and engineering.

Author : Wan Ab Kadir Wan Dollah
Publisher : The University of Malaya Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789831009796

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Digital reference services in academic libraries by Wan Ab Kadir Wan Dollah Pdf

Digital Reference Services in Academic Libraries presents the background of DRS, evolution of DRS, the concept of DRS, emerging models of DRS, benefits and limitation of DRS, personalized services, trends and challenges, technological developments, evaluation and guidelines, effectiveness and DRS in academic libraries. The case study examined the existing status of digital reference services (DRS) in four selected public academic libraries in Malaysia. Focused is given on the awareness, usage, users’ perception, users’ satisfaction, library’s performance, and looked at the perceived needs, issues and problems faced by librarians and students. The study is important to determine how academic librarians are exploiting the latest information and communication technologies to improve reference service operations. Recommendations are made on the need for the implementation of synchronous DRS, enhancing the role of DRS, marketing and promotion, staff training, user education programmes and cooperation. The main contribution of this book is the assessment of effectiveness of DRS in academic libraries in Malaysia, the identification of perceived needs, issues and problems and suggestions on the areas of improvement in the use of DRS. In the process, a conceptual model for the effectiveness of the implementation of DRS in academic libraries in Malaysia is presented. The author also proposes directions for future research in the area of DRS.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110929739

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Doing the Work of Reference by Anonim Pdf

Author : Laura Saunders,Lillian Rozaklis,Eileen G. Abels
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810892125

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Repositioning Reference by Laura Saunders,Lillian Rozaklis,Eileen G. Abels Pdf

To compete today, librarians need to not only provide old services in new ways but also to provide new services. Repositioning Reference: New Methods and New Services for a New Age re-imagines reference services in libraries and information organizations and the role of reference librarians, taking into account rapid developments in technology and information-specific services in non-library sectors. It traces the history of technology adoption for reference services, describes competitive pressures facing reference services, identifies untapped opportunities for reference services and librarians, details innovative and creative solutions for energizing the profession and engaging library user communities, and prescribes means to evaluating technologies for reference services. This book: • Includes current and unique examples of innovative reference services to serve as inspiration and launching points for readers. • Offers contemporary management theory and practice from outside of the field of LIS to offer readers a guide for initiating, leading, and managing change in their organizations. • Outlines the processes of environmental scanning and SWOT analysis, which are important practices for keeping abreast of changes in the field and positioning an organization to make the most of their opportunities and to minimize threats. Repositioning Reference may be used as a textbook by LIS educators whose courses and learning experiences prepare aspiring librarians to lead the reference revolution and by practicing librarians in diverse settings who want to be change agents.

Author : Abrizah Abdullah
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Information science
ISBN : UCBK:C097563099

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Building an Information Society for All by Abrizah Abdullah Pdf