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Conducting the Reference Interview: A HowToDoIt Manual for Librarians, Second Edition (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians),New
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Find your bearings in this rapidly evolving hybrid reference environment through proven strategies, advice, exercises and research from three experts in the field. The revised second edition of this practical howto for all types of librarians will teach you to understand the needs of public, academic and special library users across any virtual setting email, text messaging, social networking websites as well as in traditional and facetoface models of communication. Based on the latest research in communication theory, the book includes new exercises and examples to help you practice effective reference transactions and avoid common pitfalls. Guidance for helping users with special languagerelated needs (such as speech and hearing disabilities and English Language Learners) and social difficulties is also included, as are updated chapters on readers' advisory interviewing and policy and training procedures. An extensively revised chapter on virtual reference features new sections on live chat and instant messaging services, as well as a discussion of Web 2.0 initiatives and updated information on email reference. Pooling their wealth of experience, the authors share reallife interview examples alongside constructive critiques and practical suggestions to improve interviewing methods. 'Booklist''s praise of the previous edition holds true with this new edition: 'The work is laudable for its practicality, clarity, cogency, and supportive data...In short, an essential read for all current and future reference librarians'.
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