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Different Approaches to the Reference Interview.
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White, Marilyn Domas – Reference Librarian, 1989
Develops two models of reference interview behavior: the Needs-Oriented Model and the Question-Oriented Model. The models are tested by reanalysis of data from a 1978 dissertation on interviews in the public library setting. Results show the appropriateness of the models and indicate that the question-oriented interview was more prevalent. (eight…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Doctoral Dissertations, Higher Education, Interviews
Basic Reference Courses in ALA-Accredited Library Schools.
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Broadway, Marsha D.; Smith, Nathan M. – Reference Librarian, 1989
A survey of teachers of the basic reference course at American Library Association-accredited library schools examined: (1) course titles; (2) topics covered; (3) revision and updating of content; (4) faculty characteristics; and (5) faculty research and publishing. Tables present data on course topics and faculty experience. (MES)
Descriptors: Course Content, Higher Education, Library Education, Library Schools
Special Reports.
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Blazek, Ron; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Includes two reports: a report of the results of a survey of state library association executive officers that examined the practices and priorities given reference activities at state conferences; and an annotated bibliography of 100 books, articles, and dissertations published between 1980 and 1990 that discuss librarianship in Ghana. (12…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Conferences, Foreign Countries, Library Associations
The Administrative Climate for Bibliographic Instruction in Large Academic Libraries.
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Blazek, Ron – Reference Librarian, 1984
This study compares attitudes of top level academic library managers with those of middle managers toward the provision of bibliographic instruction. Highlights include hypotheses and research questions; review of literature (doctoral dissertations, journal articles, reports, guidelines); methodology (design, population and sample, data…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, Comparative Analysis
The Reference Librarian as Mediator: Predicting Accuracy Scores from User Impressions.
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Lancaster, F. W.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
This study, conducted at Illinois State University library, evaluated the ability of professional librarians to answer reference questions. Evaluations by undergraduate students were scored for accuracy of response and attitude of the librarian to determine the best attitudinal predictor of accuracy scores. The evaluation form is appended. (three…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Librarian Attitudes
Education for Reference/Information Service: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Basic Reference Courses.
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Powell, Ronald R.; Raber, Douglas – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discussion of reference service in a changing information environment focuses on a survey of basic reference courses in American Library Association (ALA) accredited programs that was conducted to investigate how library school students are being educated for reference service. Highlights include course content; teaching methods; learning…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Behavioral Objectives, Course Content, Futures (of Society)
New Technologies in Reference Services for School Libraries: How Their Use Has Changed the Teaching of Library and Research Skills in North Carolina.
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Truett, 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