Diagnosing Information Needs in a School Library Media Center.

Grover, Robert; Carabell, Janet

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ERIC Number: EJ496537

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Publication Date: 1995

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Diagnosing Information Needs in a School Library Media Center.

Grover, Robert; Carabell, Janet

School Library Media Activities Monthly, v11 n5 p32-36,48 Jan 1995

Discussion of the role of the school library media specialist focuses on how to diagnose information needs. Highlights include diagnostic processes for individuals and for groups; the reference interview; needs assessment; neutral questions; determining user preferences; client limitations; and evaluation. (eight references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Information Needs, Interviews, Learning Resources Centers, Library Role, Library Services, Media Specialists, Needs Assessment, Questioning Techniques, Reference Services, School Libraries, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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