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1. Participatory networks: the library as conversation

Author

Lankes, R. David, Silverstein, Joanne, and Nicholson, Scott

Subjects
Information technology, Market trend/market analysis, Technology application, Information technology -- Forecasts and trends -- Technology application, Libraries -- Technology application -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

The goal of the technology brief is to familiarize library decision-makers with the opportunities and challenges of participatory networks. In order to accomplish this goal the brief is divided into […]

Published
2007

2. The Digital Reference Electronic Warehouse project: creating the infrastructure for digital reference research through a multidisciplinary knowledge base

Author

Nicholson, Scott and Lankes, R. David

Subjects
Information storage and retrieval -- Methods, Virtual reference services (Libraries) -- Management -- Methods, Librarians -- Information management -- Practice -- Methods, Business, Library and information science, Company business management, Company systems management, Practice, Management, Information management, Methods
Abstract

One of the valuable offerings of librarians in the digital age is the human intermediation of information needs. In physical libraries, these reference questions are answered, and few artifacts remain [...]

Published
2007

3. Digital reference research: fusing research and practice

Author

Lankes, R. David

Subjects
Harvard University -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Technology application, Online information services -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Research -- Practice -- Technology application, Online services -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Research -- Practice -- Technology application, Reference services (Libraries) -- Practice -- Research -- Technology application -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Information services -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Research -- Practice -- Technology application, Digital libraries -- Practice -- Research -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Technology application, Business, Library and information science, Online information service, Technology application, Practice, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Research
Abstract

This article presents the Digital Reference Research agenda developed as a result of a three-day symposium at Harvard University. It shows how the research agenda ties directly to digital reference [...]

Published
2005

4. The necessity of real-time: fact and fiction in digital reference systems

Author

Lankes, R. David and Shostack, Pauline

Subjects
AskERIC Digital Reference Service (Virtual reality device) -- Product introduction, Reference services (Libraries) -- Technology application -- Methods, Digital libraries -- Methods -- Product introduction, Business, Library and information science, Technology application, Product introduction, Methods
Abstract

Current discussions and trends in digital reference have emphasized the use of real-time digital reference services. Recent articles have questioned both the utility and use of asynchronous services such as [...]

Published
2002

5. Collecting conversations in a massive-scale world

Author

Lankes, R. David

Subjects
Library information networks -- Evaluation -- Equipment and supplies -- Analysis, Processing (Libraries) -- Analysis -- Equipment and supplies, Libraries -- Equipment and supplies -- Analysis, Business, Library and information science, Evaluation, Analysis, Equipment and supplies
Abstract

This paper highlights the growing importance, challenges, and opportunities' of massive scale computing as they relate to libraries. Massive-scale computing is defined as the predictable widescale availability of computing power, [...]

Published
2008

6. Quality Standards for Digital Reference Consortia

Author

Kasowitz, Abby, Bennett, Blythe, and Lankes, R. David

Subjects
Virtual Reference Desk AskA Consortium -- Services, Archives, Information services industry -- Innovations -- Services, Reference services (Libraries), Information services -- Innovations -- Services, Internet -- Services, Libraries -- Services, Business, Library and information science, Internet, Information services industry, Innovations, Services
Abstract

This article identifies a working set of standards by which to assess individual digital reference services (Internet-based human-mediated information services) and to define membership within a collaborative network of digital [...]

Published
2000

7. The Birth Cries of Digital Reference

Author

Lankes, R. David

Subjects
Digital communications -- Innovations, Reference services (Libraries) -- Innovations, Libraries -- Services, Business, Library and information science, Digital communication, Innovations, Services
Abstract

An Introduction to this Special Issue In the May 1999 issue of American Libraries, David Tyckoson wrote, 'In practice, e-mail reference service is far from adequate. Despite all of our [...]

Published
2000

8. The Innovation Agenda.

Author

Walter, Scott and Lankes, R. David

Subjects
*INNOVATIONS in higher education, *ACADEMIC libraries, *EDUCATIONAL programs, *COLLEGE teaching, *STUDENT affairs administrators, *STUDENT affairs services
Abstract

The article recognizes the importance of innovation in the library and the university in the U.S. Topics discussed include the development of innovative programs at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, the contribution of innovation to the advancement of teaching and learning, and the role of student affairs professionals in the promotion of innovation. Also mentioned is a venue provided by the journal "College & Research Libraries" for many studies of innovation in academic libraries.

Published
2015
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9. AskA's

Author

Lankes, R. David

Subjects
Reference services (Libraries) -- Innovations -- Usage, Internet -- Usage, Libraries -- Usage, Business, Library and information science, Internet, Usage, Innovations
Abstract

Lesson Learned from K-12 Digital Reference Services The Internet has brought libraries to a crossroads. The nature of collection, service, and information organization is changing rapidly. There is considerable anxiety [...]

Published
1998

10. Digital Reference Research.

Author

Lankes, R. David

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC reference services (Libraries), *RESEARCH, *LIBRARIES, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *COMPUTER network resources, *LIBRARY reference services
Abstract

This article presents the Digital Reference Research agenda developed as a result of a three-day symposium at Harvard University. It shows how the research agenda ties directly to digital reference and library practice and argues that research and practice must connect on a meaningful level in order to prevent unusable research and untestable practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005

11. AskA's.

Author

Lankes, R. David

Subjects
*LIBRARY reference services, *LIBRARIES, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

Outlines some of the ideas on how reference and users services will function in digital environment as its relates to K-12 digital reference service. Discussion on the K-12 digital reference service; Impact of the Internet on reference service; Advent of digital libraries; Changing roles of reference librarians.

Published
1999

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