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9781555705558

The Virtual Reference Desk

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  • ISBN13:

    9781555705558

  • ISBN10:

    1555705553

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-12-01
  • Publisher: Amer Library Assn
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Table of Contents

Bringing together teens and chat reference : reconsidering "the match made in heaven"p. 3
Investigating interpersonal communication in chat reference : dealing with impatient users and rude encountersp. 23
Training for online virtual reference : measuring effective techniquesp. 49
Staffing for live electronic reference : balancing service and sacrificep. 75
Establishing performance targets for a virtual reference service : counting totals and beyondp. 91
Creating the infrastructure for digital reference research : examining the digital reference electronic warehouse (DREW) projectp. 109
Managing a full-scale, 24/7, reference service consortium : integrating specialists from public and academic librariesp. 133
Creating a knowledge base : analyzing a veteran reference librarian's brainp. 155
Building Wi-Fi technology and a new mobile service model : creating change in information service delivery at the Orange County (Florida) library systemp. 169
Building a virtual community : repurposing professional tools for team-based experiential learningp. 193
Conclusion : looking to the futurep. 203
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