Category Archives for Reference
Reference 2021
Here are my slides from a presentation I gave at the ILA 2011 Conference. I was asked to talk about the future of reference, so my approach was to provide my perspective of where we find ourselves today and talk … Continue reading
Are Reference Librarians Dead?
When I accepted my current position, Information Services Manager at AHML, I knew going in that there was some risk in linking my career with a traditional reference department. Ultimately, I decided to take the job in large part because … Continue reading
도서관 = Library
This is my second blog post in as many days, but don’t worry, I guarantee that I’ll soon go back to my schedule of posting once every six months! So, on any given day at work, the fact that I’m … Continue reading
Stump the Librarian on Facebook
When librarians talk about the future of reference, much of the conversation seems to find its way to this idea of moving beyond the traditional reference desk and embedding (the embedded librarian!) ourselves where people are already spending time. Obviously, … Continue reading