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Library Users and Reference Services
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 125.00This useful book helps reference librarians understand the information seeking needs and behaviors of the diverse groups of people in the communities they serve. With the increasing diversity of the American population, librarians striving to plan and deliver excellent reference services must enhance their understanding of how best to assist many types... more...
Assessing Reference and User Services in a Digital Age
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 36.95Effectively assess whether any library is making good use of the reference/user service resources available today Libraries need to develop standards by which they can assess their individual performances in a larger context, and Assessing Reference and User Services in a Digital Age makes significant contributions to this ongoing discussion. The... more...
Evolution in Reference and Information Services
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 36.00Explore ways to bring and keep your library?s electronic services up to date! From editor Di Su: ?Some years ago, if you were told that a library?s catalog would be available on a 24/7/365 basis, you?d think it was just another fiction. Perhaps as influential as Johannes Gutenberg?s invention of movable type printing, the Internet is one of the most... more...
Reference Librarianship
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 23.95A daily diary of actual interactions between a reference desk librarian and his patrons Reference Librarianship documents a year in the life of a young librarian working in the ?trenches? at a library in the Midwestern United States. This one-of-a-kind book provides a daily diary of every librarian/patron transaction?no matter how mundane or absurd?to... more...
Finding Information in Science, Technology and Medicine
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 90.00A practical guide to the basic structure of STM information, describing in simple terms, with examples, how to locate what you need. Coverage includes: * How information is communicated * Beginning a search * Using bibliographic databases * Using the web for information * Obtaining and organising information * Keeping up to date * Future developments... more...
Reference Assessment and Evaluation
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 55.95Learn effective ways to assess and evaluate reference services in YOUR library Innovation and the constant evolution of technology continually spur academic librarians to find superior ways to deliver high quality reference service to students, faculty, and researchers. Reference Assessment and Evaluation offers librarians and administrators a plethora... more...
Evolving Internet Reference Resources
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 61.95Save time and avoid trouble as you search the Internet for reliable resources Evolving Internet Reference Resources provides both beginning and experienced researchers with a comprehensive overview of the key information sources available online in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. This invaluable book is your guide to the best free and... more...
Reference Assessment and Evaluation
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 27.95Learn effective ways to assess and evaluate reference services in YOUR library Innovation and the constant evolution of technology continually spur academic librarians to find superior ways to deliver high quality reference service to students, faculty, and researchers. Reference Assessment and Evaluation offers librarians and administrators a plethora... more...
Outreach Services in Academic and Special Libraries
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 38.00Discover innovative outreach services you can implement for your library! Outreach Services in Academic and Special Libraries examines the creation and delivery of outreach programs designed to promote awareness of the library by meeting the information needs of underserved or uninformed patrons. This book contains the experiences of academic and... more...
Weeding and Maintenance of Reference Collections
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 46.00Here is unique volume offering practical advice on weeding and maintaining reference collections. It covers different types of libraries--academic, corporate, public--and problems, and librarians describe in detail methods and criteria used by their libraries in weeding their reference collections. Dr. Pierce has organized the topics of her book... more...









