Reference Services

I recently participated in the Webinar MORE Reference session training. It was a very interesting. We talked and practiced about Reference Interviews in all types of libraries. We also did a detailed study about print reference materials and Electronic Resources. In addition we discussed the future of the Reference Section in libraries. The question: Is print reference dead? was a topic to be analyzed by the participants. Of course, the library as a Virtual Reference Service, known as Online Reference was a much discussed topic within the training. In addition, we had training in Reader‘s Advisory. The interview skills in the Reader’s Advisory are similar to the reference interview, but oriented to finding out the patron's needs regarding reading.

MSB Librarians Meeting

I went to an In Service meeting of the MSB at Globe University in Woodbury. I had the opportunity to share information from the Pals Reference User Group Workday. I talked about Library 2.0. I explained the Web tools that libraries are using to attract patrons and to provide more efficient reference services with the use of the Web 2.0 tools.
I pointed out that librarians at MSB are applying these Web tools. Some of the MSB librarians are participating in the 23 Things on a Stick