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Embrace the Chaos
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Huwe, Terence K. – Computers in Libraries, 2009
"Embracing the chaos" is an ongoing challenge for librarians. Embracing the chaos means librarians must have a plan for responding to the flood of new products, widgets, web tools, and gizmos that students use daily. In this article, the author argues that library instruction and access services have been grappling with that chaos with…
Descriptors: Reference Services, Library Services, Librarians, Library Instruction
Building a Library Web Site on the Pillars of Web 2.0
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Coombs, Karen A. – Computers in Libraries, 2007
In this article, the author discusses a project they undertook to reshape the libraries' Web services of the University of Houston site. The site had been in a state of flux and it needed a new structure for both managing and organizing it. She realized the staff was looking for a Web site that was more "Web 2.0" in nature. Web 2.0 is often…
Descriptors: Internet, Web Sites, Libraries, Library Networks
A Course in Accidental Systems Librarianship.
Gordon, Rachel Singer – Computers in Libraries, 2001
Discusses how librarians can learn to become knowledgeable about computer systems to keep their libraries technologically relevant. Highlights include organization and record keeping; finding needed information; learning how to network, both with equipment and people; library instruction; and the importance of lifelong learning. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Needs, Information Sources, Librarians
Reflections on What Happens When Librarians Become Teachers.
Donnelly, Kimberley – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Offers insight from academic librarians into changes that occur when librarians become teachers. Discusses the rewards of developing long-term relationships with and a better understanding of students; effects of librarians having less time at the reference desk because of spending time on teaching; teaching as a focus of professional development;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Interpersonal Relationship, Librarian Attitudes
A Model for Teaching the Internet: Preparation and Practice.
Greenfield, Louise; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Presents a model instructional session that was prepared and taught by librarians to introduce college students, faculty, and staff to the Internet by teaching them how to join listservs and topic-centered discussion groups. Describes the sessions' audience, learning objectives, facility, and course design. Presents a checklist for preparing an…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Discussion Groups, Guidelines
A Librarian's Work Will Never Be Done.
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Examines the various activities librarians perform to help patrons find information. Discusses new ideas in cataloging for electronic resources; extending patrons' reference questions to Web resources; reader's advisory services on the Web; online instruction for online searching; and the future outlook for the librarian profession. (AEF)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Services, Information Sources, Information Technology
Where Does that Electronic Resource Fit on the Library Web Page?
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Digby, Todd R. – Computers in Libraries, 2004
The author of this article is an automation librarian, but at times he also works at the reference desk, as well as teaching library instruction and literacy classes. Working at the reference desk, he learns how users handle their library's information technology. This article explores the conclusions that the author has reached regarding the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Reference Materials, Reference Services, Librarians