Guidelines for a Unit or Course of Instruction in Genealogical Research at Schools of Library and Information Science.

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Publication Date: 1996

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Guidelines for a Unit or Course of Instruction in Genealogical Research at Schools of Library and Information Science.

RQ, v36 n1 p73-77 Fall 1996

These guidelines were developed by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association to encourage library schools to add training in genealogical research to their curriculum. Highlights include course objectives; the library's role in serving genealogical patrons; genealogical research methodology; reference interviews; resources; and consumer fraud. (LRW)

Descriptors: Consumer Protection, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Deception, Genealogy, Guidelines, Higher Education, Library Education, Library Role, Library Schools, Library Services, Reference Services, Research Methodology, Resource Materials, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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