I'd very much like to attend the ACRL conference in Seattle this March, but, reality being what it is, I have neither the professional leave needed to travel there from the east coast nor the financial requirements (boo! hiss!! bad economy!) available to me to go.
All is not lost, though! The ACRL, in its infinite wisdom and creative planning, has made it possible to attend a Virtual Conference via: social networking sites like FaceBook, podcasts, blogs, webcasts, and the online virtual world SecondLife.
I may get to go to the ball, after all, wicked step-mother, oops, I mean, failing economy!
Want to (virtually) go? Check this out:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
The Reference Interview - or Guide to Life
One of the skills learned in library school is how to conduct a reference interview. This consists of me (the librarian) helping you (the patron) figure out what it is you want and need that the library has or can find or can lead you to.
I believe this skill should be taught to children in grade school. It is an empathetic exercise in listening to another person with the sole intent of helping them gain access to what they need. In doing this, both the interviewer and the interviewee learn (or practice) the art of asking questions.
I believe this skill should be taught to children in grade school. It is an empathetic exercise in listening to another person with the sole intent of helping them gain access to what they need. In doing this, both the interviewer and the interviewee learn (or practice) the art of asking questions.
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