Information Intermediation: A Fancy Name for Reference Work.

White, Herbert S.

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ERIC Number: EJ499846

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Information Intermediation: A Fancy Name for Reference Work.

White, Herbert S.

Library Journal, v120 n5 p44-45 Mar 15 1995

Discusses the role of librarians as information intermediaries and suggests that this role be emphasized instead of encouraging enduser searching that relegates librarians to the role of advisor or consultant. Highlights include librarians' roles in public education; reference services; academic librarians; and the appropriate use of technology. (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Appropriate Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Librarians, Library Role, Library Services, Public Education, Reference Services, Search Intermediaries, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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