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020 _a9780838909751 (alk. paper)
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100 1 _aKern, M. Kathleen.
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245 1 0 _aVirtual reference best practices
_btailoring services to your library
_cM. Kathleen Kern.
260 _aChicago
_bAmerican Library Association
_c2009.
300 _a148 p.
_c28 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aDefining virtual reference -- Implementing virtual reference : is it the right thing, right now? -- Who are we doing this for? -- Buy-in : gaining commitment and support -- Policies : setting expectations of who, when, and what -- Selecting software -- Communication : do I have to learn a new language? -- Determining a staffing model -- Assessing the costs : budgeting for virtual reference -- Collaborative virtual reference -- Aspects of training -- Marketing your virtual reference service -- Assessment and evaluation : how are we doing? -- The road ahead : next steps and emerging technologies.
650 0 _aElectronic reference services Libraries
_2Local
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