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| RQ | 9 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Collected Works - General | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Referral Services in U.S. Academic Depository Libraries: Findings, Implications, and Research Needs.
Peer reviewedHernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – RQ, 1982
Highlights data from unobtrusive exploratory study related to referral process of reference questions posed at academic depository libraries. Related literature is reviewed, followed by discussions of assumptions related to referral process, implications of study findings, recommendations to improve quality of referral services, and research…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLanier, Don; Wilkins, Walter – RQ, 1994
Discusses the use of the Internet for ready reference and considers limitations, reference policy, and cost issues. Highlights include general reference sources; database searching on the Internet; Gopher; bibliographic control and access to Internet resources; personnel issues; and levels of service. (Contains 30 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Costs
Peer reviewedLynch, Beverly P. – RQ, 1976
Library networks place a demand on the reference librarian to know the potential of all information resources within the network. (PF)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Networks, Library Networks, Library Services
Peer reviewedSurprenant, Thomas T.; Perry-Holmes, Claudia – RQ, 1985
This essay on the future of reference librarianship addresses elements necessary to guarantee continued vitality of the profession. Discussion covers person-to-person contacts with library users, recreational functions of library, fees and "information stamps," organizational structure of library, information consulting, project-team…
Descriptors: Fees, Futures (of Society), Information Dissemination, Information Networks
Peer reviewedRoysdon, Christine M.; Elliott, Laura Lee – RQ, 1988
Describes a campuswide library services network at Lehigh University which includes electronic question answering, bibliographic services, and online search applications. Statistics on network use are presented. (eight references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographies, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Peer reviewedRQ, 1994
Presents guidelines from the Reference and Adult Services Division relating to the needs of libraries that use fax and electronic document delivery systems in the interlibrary loan process. Highlights include equipment recommendations; uniform practices regarding equipment operation and administration; guidelines for borrowing and formatting; and…
Descriptors: Facsimile Transmission, Guidelines, Information Networks, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedOrgren, Carl F.; Olson, Barbara J. – RQ, 1976
Describes an evaluation of Iowa's statewide teletype reference service operated primarily by library school students. (PF)
Descriptors: Information Networks, Interlibrary Loans, Library Networks, Library Services
Peer reviewedPeck, Theodore P. – RQ, 1973
This article provides a brief glimpse of the National Lending Library at Boston Spa in Yorkshire which is the primary bibliographic resource center for science and technology in Great Britain. (Author)
Descriptors: Citations (References), Foreign Countries, Industry, Information Networks
Peer reviewedShroder, Emelie J.; And Others – RQ, 1981
Four papers describe systems adopted by public libraries in the United States for computerizing community information services and information and referral programs. Word processing at the Fresno County Information and Referral Network and the automation of library processes in the Pikes Peak Library District are among the topics discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: American Indians, Community Information Services, Computers, Information Needs
