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| Reference Librarian | 7 |
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| Burton, Melody | 1 |
| Kimball, John, Jr. | 1 |
| Master, Nancy | 1 |
| Moody, Marilyn K. | 1 |
| Rettig, James | 1 |
| Swan, John | 1 |
| Truett, Carol | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
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| North Carolina | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKimball, John, Jr.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1990
The Machine Readable Collections Reading Room of the Library of Congress is described with an emphasis on the reference assistance required and how it compares with assistance required in other areas of the Library of Congress. The interaction between users and librarians is shown to be like that of bibliographic instruction. (EAM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Library Collections, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedBurton, Melody – Reference Librarian, 1995
Examines libraries as postmodern institutions, identifies barriers to research imposed by library collections and services, considers how CD-ROMs magnify these barriers, and offers an instructional method using active teaching and learning methods known as critical pedagogy for bibliographic instruction in academic libraries. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Active Learning, Higher Education, Library Collections
Peer reviewedRettig, James – Reference Librarian, 1996
Discusses trends in library reference services, focusing on the needs of the individual user. Highlights include the effects of CD-ROM; the growth of online systems; tiered reference service structures; roving reference librarians; going out to users; user studies; and bibliographic instruction. (LRW)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Instruction, Library Services, Online Systems
Peer reviewedMaster, Nancy – Reference Librarian, 1995
Describes a library instruction program developed at the library of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for graduate assistants, consisting of handouts and training modules; the program was later expanded to include undergraduates and faculty. Highlights include goals and objectives of user education; the use of CD-ROMs; search strategies; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Educational Objectives, Graduate Students, Higher Education
Peer reviewedTruett, Carol – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discusses the results of a survey of school librarians in North Carolina conducted to determine the extent of CD-ROM and videodisk use and how they are changing the teaching of library, information, and research skills. CD-ROM and videodisk titles are listed, and recommendations for further study are suggested. The questionnaire is appended.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Automation, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedSwan, John; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Three articles discuss the issue of the mediator's role in the library of the electronic age. Topics addressed include computer-assisted instruction; online catalogs; computer networks; professional identity; reference service and bibliographic instruction; CD-ROMs; online systems; personal home microcomputers; Internet and list servers;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Librarians
Peer reviewedMoody, Marilyn K.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Presents seven articles that discuss reference librarians and technical services librarians; evaluating online public access catalogs; bibliographic instruction and CD-ROMs; interactive multimedia and electronic media in academic libraries; open versus closed stacks for academic library periodical collections; policies and procedures manuals as…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accountability, Evaluation Methods, Guides
