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| Reference Librarian | 7 |
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| Folster, Mary B. | 1 |
| Ford, Karin E. | 1 |
| Kinder, Robin | 1 |
| Kuhlman, James R. | 1 |
| Mendle, Jill | 1 |
| Von Seggern, Marilyn | 1 |
| Walter, Virginia A. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 4 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedWalter, Virginia A. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Examines three publications as guides for evaluating library reference services and the potential of one for the development of children's services. Highlights include public library planning, limitations, output measures for children's materials and information services, and the library role. (AEF)
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Guides, Library Development
Peer reviewedKuhlman, James R. – Reference Librarian, 1995
An econometric model of library reference service is suggested for revision and improvement of current services. Discussion focuses on costs and budgets, expanding needs, and community support. (AEF)
Descriptors: Budgets, Community Support, Cost Effectiveness, Econometrics
Peer reviewedVon Seggern, Marilyn – Reference Librarian, 1995
Discusses implications for restructuring library reference services suggested by information needs and information-seeking behavior of scientists. Highlights include scientific and informal communication, accessibility and creativity, and a holistic approach to user-centered services. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Behavior, Communication (Thought Transfer), Holistic Approach
Peer reviewedFolster, Mary B. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Reviews studies exploring the information-seeking behavior of social science researchers and discusses implications for the development of reference services. Identifies the importance of journals, use of citation information from journals, colleagues and conferences as information sources, and infrequent use of library resources. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Behavior, Conferences, Information Seeking, Information Services
Peer reviewedFord, Karin E. – Reference Librarian, 1994
Describes the general situation of information services in rural public libraries in the context of the changing nature of rural America. Highlights include the development of rural communities and libraries; public expectations and information needs; barriers to information access; and examples of successful rural reference services. (Contains 31…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Development, Information Technology, Library Cooperation
Peer reviewedMendle, Jill – Reference Librarian, 1995
Examines literature for guiding libraries to develop services that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Presents a case of the University of Alabama Libraries' establishment of a technologies lab to serve the needs of the blind, visually impaired, and learning disabled students; examines problems and efforts to increase staff…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Blindness, Case Studies, Disabilities
Peer reviewedKinder, Robin – Reference Librarian, 1999
Briefly describes the elements of document delivery and provides an introduction to four articles that discuss the planning and process of implementing document delivery in four university libraries. Major themes discussed include collection-development issues; user needs and expectations; and the reorganization of the libraries to incorporate…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Document Delivery, Higher Education, Information Networks
