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Virtual Reference to Participatory Librarianship: Expanding the Conversation.
- Source :
- Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science & Technology; Dec2007/Jan2008, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p11-14, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The article provides information concerning the use of virtual reference services (VRS) for libraries, as well as the introduction of a series of assertions and questions acknowledging that the foundation of reference is a conversation for learning, in the U.S. The author infers that over several years an intensive effort has been underway to better understand reinvent reference in a digital age. Even in the settings of a virtual reference cooperative that used referral systems, the fundamental content-loaded process was seen as one librarian and one patron.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19316550
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science & Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28771770