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Peer reviewedRiechel, Rosemarie – Reference Librarian, 1989
Lists guidelines for education, experience, level of knowledge/skill, and general reference ability to be considered in selecting public library online searching staff. Content of staff development programs is outlined in three areas: (1) general orientation; (2) training in the fundamentals of online searching; and (3) online searcher development…
Descriptors: Course Content, Librarians, Library Services, Online Searching
Peer reviewedRielly, Loretta J.; Browning, Garry A. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Discusses the role of stacks support staff and student assistants in providing point-of-use assistance and instruction in Oregon State University's library. A user's survey is described; staff training is explained; and survey instruments and Stack Maintenance Team recommendations are appended. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Collections, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedHuang, Samuel T. – Reference Librarian, 1989
Reference services for disabled students include traditional directional and informational assistance as well as physical assistance. Providing this service takes planning, commitment, and funding on the part of librarians and library administration. A staff development program should be offered to increase awareness of disabled users' needs. (17…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Disabilities, Higher Education
Peer reviewedAdalian, Paul T., Jr.; Rockman, Ilene F. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Addresses issues related to implementing and teaching Mead Data Central's (MDC) Lexis and Nexis services in an undergraduate academic library. Topics include telecommunications, access, and equipment; printing; collection development; instructional issues, including staff training; structure of the database; publications and instructional…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPastine, Maureen D. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Reprints the introduction to a past theme issue on integrating library skills into the curriculum and includes additional comments on changes in scholarly communication; technological advances; library science education, library staff development, and continuing education; integrating new information technologies; collaborative learning; lifelong…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMoeckel, Nancy; Presnell, Jenny – Reference Librarian, 1995
Presents a model that can be used to develop or expand academic library services for international students based on survey results from Ohio academic libraries. Highlights include functional barriers, including critical thinking skills; cultural barriers; and model programs, including promotional, instructional, staff development, written,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Critical Thinking, Cultural Differences, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedKeller, Shelly G. – Reference Librarian, 1996
Libraries need to take a new approach to community relations and marketing to respond to demographic changes and users who need new competencies to compete in the job market. Highlights include improving access; collection development; programs and services; staff development and recruitment; funding; and evaluation of effectiveness of services.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Community Relations
