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On-the-Fly Reference.

Authors :
West, Jessamyn
Source :
American Libraries. May2002, Vol. 33 Issue 5, p54. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Comments on the art of answering questions as a librarian. How the author often finds herself doing so-called on-the-fly reference; Her experience working at information desks; How people expect librarians to have all the answers; Differences between answering questions at libraries and at events; Challenges faced by librarians whose patrons had new information needs in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. INSET: ON-THE-FLY TOOLKIT.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029769
Volume :
33
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Libraries
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
6611425