For years, we’ve been hearing that traditional library reference service is dead. In reality, reference just disappeared, like Jimmy Hoffa. But unlike in the case of Hoffa, no one in the library field ...

One year ago, columnist Brian Kenney wrote a piece for PW titled “Where Reference Fits in the Modern Library.” The column addressed his frustration with the gulf between reference work as he ...

Virtual reference services have increasingly become an integral component of academic libraries, offering researchers and students immediate, remote access to expert assistance. These services utilise ...

What is common about learning commons? : a look at the reference desk in this changing environment / Tim Daniels, Caroline Cason Barratt -- Personalizing the library via research consultations / Iris ...

The fall semester may be over, but Intersession at UMass Lowell is just around the corner! Whether you’re a student or a faculty member, the UMass Lowell Library staff is ready to help answer ...

The SLU-Madrid librarians offer immediate reference help in-person, on the phone, via Zoom or via email for all patrons. For an in-depth consultation, write to [email protected] or make an ...

Our professional librarians, who have backgrounds in library science and law, are available to: Help locate books, articles, and other materials; Advise in the development of effective research ...

Happy 2025, everyone! It’s a new year and Intersession at UMass Lowell is under way. Whether you’re a student or a faculty member, the UML Library staff is ready to help answer questions and connect ...

ROCHESTER — When Kim Edson arrived at the Rochester Public Library in 1998, DVDs were just starting to populate the shelves in the 3-year-old building. Since then, the size of the library at 101 ...