Bookman's Folly; A Hymn to Reference as Information Service.

Sayles, Jeremy W.

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ERIC Number: EJ198307

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Publication Date: 1978

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Bookman's Folly; A Hymn to Reference as Information Service.

Sayles, Jeremy W.

RQ, v18 n2 p160-64 Win 1978

Criticizes the typical reference librarian's solution to a student's information request--the book--and presents specific reasons for offering a variety of sources and formats. Included is an information 'credo' that emphasizes information, not its package. (JD)

Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Information Needs, Information Services, Information Sources, Library Services, Reference Services

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Language: English

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