Emerging Solutions in Reference Services: Implications for Libraries in the New Millennium Contributor(s): Edwards, John D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789013592 ISBN-13: 9780789013590 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: This comprehensive volume is a very practical guide to help law librarians cope with rapidly changing technology and increasing demands for services. Emerging Solutions in Reference Services: Implications for Libraries in the New Millennium suggests innovative ways law librarians can rethink such traditional areas of concern as educating library users, handling difficult or disruptive patrons, and answering reference questions. In addition to finding ways that technology can help make law libraries safer, more efficient, and more user-friendly, this useful volume offers solutions for the special problems posed by new technology. |
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BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Reference |
Dewey: 025.520 |
LCCN: 2001039147 |
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.28" W x 8.88" (1.26 lbs) 244 pages |
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Publisher Description: How can you enhance reference services without adding staff?Modern law librarians are under growing pressure to keep up with new technologies, deal instantly with the demands of patrons, keep the library safe and user-friendly, and generally offer the best possible service while keeping costs down. Emerging Solutions in Reference Services: Implications for Libraries in the New Millennium is a very practical guide for coping with rapidly changing technology and increasing demands for services. Its sane, well-researched advice and suggestions can help you deal with the hectic days and nights behind the reference desk.Emerging Solutions in Reference Services suggests up-to-date, innovative ways to deal with the traditional issues confronting librarians, including:
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