The Impact of Electronic Reference on Reference Librarians.

Tenopir, Carol; Neufang, Ralf

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ERIC Number: EJ444796

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Impact of Electronic Reference on Reference Librarians.

Tenopir, Carol; Neufang, Ralf

Online, v16 n3 p54-56,58,60 May 1992

Discusses results of interviews with reference librarians that were conducted to investigate the effects of electronic reference options such as CD-ROM and OPACs (Online Public Access Catalogs). The work environment is described; changes in library instruction are considered; and the changing nature of reference work is discussed, including users' attitudes. (LRW)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Interviews, Librarians, Library Automation, Library Catalogs, Library Facilities, Library Instruction, Library Services, Online Catalogs, Optical Data Disks, Physical Environment, Reference Services, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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