Reference Sources
Knowledge of reference sources is central to providing your users with the answers they seek. This course will familiarize both librarians and paraprofessianals in a range of print and online resources from dictionaries and encyclopedias, to handbooks, serials and databases. Come learn which sources work for you and how to best use them.
Learning Objectives
Upon Completion the participant will:
- Identify Key reference sources in each category
- Learn to Evaluate Print and Online reference sources
- Employ judgment in selecting sources in the future
- Participate in hands on information hunts to remember sources.
Target Audience
Librarians and paraprofessionals who wish to learn new reference sources.
Prerequisites
None
Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements
There will be Assignments to be completed in class and at home.
It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
Technical Requirements
Live Online System Requirements
Schedule
This course consists of three 2-hour sessions.
September 10, 17, 24, 2012
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Online Classroom
United States
United States
| Event Fee(s) | |
| Non-member Early Bird | $315.00 |
| Amigos Member Early Bird | $210.00 |
| Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 6 Learning Passport Hours | $0.00 |
| Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 10% Discount | $189.00 |
| Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 15% Discount | $178.50 |
