Bibliograph

Repositioning reference, new methods and new services for a new age, Laura Saunders, Lillian Rozaklis, and Eileen G. Abels

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Repositioning reference, new methods and new services for a new age, Laura Saunders, Lillian Rozaklis, and Eileen G. Abels

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Repositioning reference

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

887858684

Responsibility statement

Laura Saunders, Lillian Rozaklis, and Eileen G. Abels

Sub title

new methods and new services for a new age

Summary

To compete today, librarians need to not only provide old services in new ways but also to provide new services. Repositioning Reference: New Methods and New Services for a New Age re-imagines reference services in libraries and information organizations and the role of reference librarians, taking into account rapid developments in technology and information-specific services in non-library sectors. It traces the history of technology adoption for reference services, describes competitive pressures facing reference services, identifies untapped opportunities for reference services and librarians, details innovative and creative solutions for energizing the profession and engaging library user communities, and prescribes means to evaluating technologies for reference services.--, Provided by Publisher

Table Of Contents

The evolution of reference services -- Competitive pressures facing reference services -- Implications of change : competencies and philosophies -- Thinking outside the box : entrepreneurship in reference service provision -- Leveraging environmental scanning for repositioning -- Leading and managing change for organizational renewal

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Creator