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Library Use Instruction in the Small and Medium Public Library: A Review of the Literature.
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Carbone, Jerry – Reference Librarian, 1984
Identifies nature of problems affecting library instruction in smaller public libraries and reports on writings which may be helpful to those libraries having no formal library instruction programs. Trends, a definition of the problem, literature reviewed, philosophy of library instruction, and programs over past 10 years are highlighted. (29…
Descriptors: Library Instruction, Library Services, Literature Reviews, Public Libraries
The Development of the Concept of Reference Service in American Libraries, 1850-1900.
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Rothstein, Samuel – Reference Librarian, 1989
Traces the development of reference service in American libraries during the second half of the nineteenth century and examines the evolution of reference service in the Providence Public Library. The article focuses on how the distinctive features of reference service were conceived and merged into the current concept of reference service. (43…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Role, Library Services
The Development of Reference Services through Academic Traditions, Public Library Practice and Special Librarianship.
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Rothstein, Samuel – Reference Librarian, 1989
Historical review covers: (1) the rise of research and research libraries, 1850-1900; (2) the genesis of reference service, 1875-95; (3) the growth of reference service in the research libraries, 1896-1916; (4) reference practices in the research libraries, 1896-1916; (5) legislative and municipal reference work, 1900-16; and (6) current trends…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Role, Library Services
Information Overload and Information Seekers: What We Know about Them, What to Do about Them.
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Biggs, Mary – Reference Librarian, 1989
Considers the interrelationship of the challenges of information overload and outreach and describes a vision of the future mission of information services. The ideas set forth in two recent books on value-added processes in information systems and new priorities for the university are summarized. (28 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Library Services
Library Instruction in Public Libraries: A Dream Deferred, A Goal to Actualize.
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Beilke, Patricia F. – Reference Librarian, 1984
Discussion of the need for library adult education as a component of public library reference services highlights trends (increase in adult population, technological changes) and their implications (continuing education for librarians), goals of library adult education, importance of instructional objectives, and evaluation. References and a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Educational Objectives, Library Instruction
The Measurement and Evaluation of Reference Service.
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Rothstein, Samuel – Reference Librarian, 1989
Considers trends in measurement and evaluation of reference service and summarizes research findings on the importance of reference work, library clientele, reference questions, duties of the reference librarians, and the effectiveness of reference service. Measures for the organization and performance of reference work, the adequacy of reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Library Collections
Specialized Mediation.
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Hammond, Carol; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Six articles discuss librarians as mediators in special circumstances. Highlights include the reference librarian and the information paraprofessional; effective reference mediation for nontraditional public library users, including mentally impaired patrons and illiterate adults; the academic librarian's role in the education process; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adult Literacy, Higher Education, Illiteracy
Reference Services for Children and Young Adults.
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Reference Librarian, 1983
This 25-article issue presents overview of reference services for childern and young adults, including public and school libraries, information needs, reference interviews, children's librarians, library instruction, library cooperation, production of information resources, material selection, and vertical files. References are included. (Haworth…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Children, Elementary Secondary Education