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

10. November 2011 by Rich
Categories: Conferences, Libraries, Presentations, Professional Development, Reference | Leave a comment

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

26. April 2011 by Rich
Categories: AHML, Libraries, Reference | 8 comments

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

02. November 2010 by Rich
Categories: @ the Desk, Libraries, Reference | Leave a comment

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

12. May 2010 by Rich
Categories: Libraries, Reference, Social Networking | Tags: | Leave a comment