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Peer reviewedRettig, James – Reference Librarian, 1995
Presents a fictional scenario of library reference service for the first part of the 21st century. Examines 10 major social trends for the 1990s; critiques services in terms of these trends and notes the library's role and the need to incorporate them into reference services. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Futures (of Society), Library Development, Library Role
Peer reviewedWalter, Virginia A. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Examines three publications as guides for evaluating library reference services and the potential of one for the development of children's services. Highlights include public library planning, limitations, output measures for children's materials and information services, and the library role. (AEF)
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Guides, Library Development
Peer reviewedHopkins, Richard L. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Librarians will have to become more adept in the future in developing ways to assist users in narrowing or focusing information searches. Examples are provided of attempts by library and information professionals to help users cope with the problem of information overload. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Seeking, Librarians, Library Development
