Innovative Reference Service

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New tools and technologies are able to give librarians more online contact with their patrons. In this course we will explore various online platforms, how to engage with patrons in mobile reference, and also how to implement roving reference in your library. We will explore both open source tools and subscription based options. If you are interested in learning how to evaluate virtual/mobile solutions for your library, this class is for you.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Identify virtual reference solutions
  • Identify mobile solutions
  • Learn how to evaluate virtual platforms
  • Implement roving reference
  • Employ examples that fit your library needs

Target Audience: 
Public service staff and librarians who want to implement virtual platforms in their institutions.

Prerequisites:
None

Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements: 
  • There will be some assignments outside of class, therefore completion of project and class participation are mandatory.
  • It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Technical Requirements: 
Live Online System Requirements

Session Duration: 
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.

Instructor:  Arta Kabashi - kabashi@amigos.org


Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours:  4
IACET CEUs: 0.4

As an IACET Authorized Provider, Amigos offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

 

 

August 19 & 26, 2014

1:30 - 3:30 PM CDT

Online Classroom
United States

Phone:: 800-843-8482
Email:

Non-member $235.00
Amigos Member $165.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 4 Learning Passport Hours $0.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 10% Discount $148.50
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 15% Discount $140.25