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Watstein, Sarah Barbara – 1979
Intended to focus attention on librarians' needs regarding coping with mental and physical occupational stress, this report summarizes the activities of a workshop on the concerns of librarian instructors held in the fall of 1979 by the California Clearinghouse on Library Instruction (CCLI); discusses the various definitions of burnout; and…
Descriptors: Burnout, Definitions, Fatigue (Biology), Job Satisfaction
Penchansky, Mimi B., Ed.; And Others – 1988
Produced as part of an institute program on international students and the library, this annotated bibliography is designed to provide librarians with source materials to be used to assist both foreign students and immigrant students from non-English speaking countries in their adjustment to the educational system in the United States. The booklet…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Libraries, Foreign Students, Higher Education
Krupp, Robert Allen – 1982
This two-part paper based on experience at the University of Michigan includes a discussion of the potential reference function of a residence hall library in a university setting and a bibliography of over 100 suggested reference tools for residence hall libraries. The residence hall library is presented as a place where students should be able…
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education
Nicholls, Paul Travis – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
Briefly discusses six issues related to the use of CD-ROM in libraries and provides sources of information on each issue. The issues discussed are pricing and costs; user preferences for CD-ROM; networking as a means of meeting high demand for CD-ROM; media options; strategic planning to meet demands; and bibliographic instruction. (10 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Library Expenditures, Library Instruction
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Reilly, Jane A. – Reference Librarian, 1984
Discussion of techniques of response to the reference query from public librarian's point-of-view covers patron's need-motivation; structuring library instruction program (teaching skills related to encyclopedia use, library instruction on special subjects-health); and assisting patron in gathering materials on-site and through use of…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Seeking, Library Instruction, Library Materials
Wharton, Sika – 1991
This annotated bibliography focuses on academic library usage of audiovisual (AV) methods of instruction, particularly for the enhancement of the reference teaching function. The bibliography's objectives are as follows: to identify current trends with regard to AV methods in library orientation and bibliographic instruction; to isolate instances…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Instruction, Higher Education
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Jones, Ray; Seale, Colleen – RSR Reference Services Review, 1988
Discussion of issues concerned with providing library reference services to machine readable data files focuses on numeric databases. The team approach used at the University of Florida, which incorporates reference librarians, programers and data managers, database producers and vendors, and professional associations, is described. A bibliography…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Networks, Library Instruction, Library Role
Pritchett, Jennifer – 1987
The need for reference books, selection guidelines, issues about circulation, descriptions of various types of books, and ideas for promoting the use of these books in a congregational library are covered in this guide. The work opens with a discussion of what reference books are and broad guidelines for deciding which books should be in a…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Biblical Literature, Christianity, Interfaith Relations
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Castro, Rafaela; Chabran, Richard – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discussion of the development of the discourse of diversity highlights a report from the Librarian's Association of the University of California that addressed cultural diversity in academic libraries. Topics discussed include developing culturally diverse collections; access; reference services; bibliographic instruction; and recruitment,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cultural Differences, Higher Education
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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
Bourdon, Cathleen – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 2002
This bibliography for materials helpful to librarians includes works relating to administration and personnel; bibliographic instruction; information literacy; cataloging and classification; children's and adolescent services and materials; collection development; copyright; distance education; electronic libraries; evaluation; fund raising;…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annual Reports, Cataloging, Childrens Libraries
Bourdon, Cathleen – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 2003
This selective bibliography is organized by subject headings that include administration and personnel; bibliographic instruction/information literacy; cataloging and classification; children's and young adults; collection development; copyright; customer service; distance education; electronic libraries; evaluation of library services; fund…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annual Reports, Cataloging, Childrens Libraries