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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
Reflections on Youth: "Overview" to "The Reference Librarian" No. 10, 1984, "Library Instruction and Reference Services."
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Fraley, Ruth Ann – Reference Librarian, 1995
Reprints the introduction to a past theme issue that discussed library instruction and reference services in academic and public libraries. Topics include library instruction as part of public services; and two main viewpoints of library instruction, one of which believes in its value and one which believes it is unnecessary. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Services
The Public and Bibliographic Instruction: Missed Opportunities in Creating a Positive Information Environment.
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Intner, Sheila S. – Reference Librarian, 1990
Discusses the public for bibliographic instruction in libraries, what they are learning, who is not being served, and what the implications of that failure are. It is suggested that bibliographic instruction should create a public knowledgeable about the information environment, including its principles, structure, systems, and libraries as…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Learning Resources Centers
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
Library Instruction through the Reference Query.
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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
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