Introduction to Reference Services 2: The Reference Collection
Whether print or digital, users expect a library’s reference collection to be ready to address their questions, whether simple or complex. Acquiring and maintaining a reference collection is essential in offering reference services to library users. Learn how to appraise reference resources, develop a sustainable reference collection development policy, and organize and make accessible print and digital resources for users.
Learning objectives for this session include:
- Explaining classification and organization schemes for collection.
- Examining the general scope of the library’s print, non-print, and digital collections, including areas of strength and specialized collections.
- Developing a reference collection development policy
Session Duration:
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Instructor: Jodie Borgerding - borgerding@amigos.org
Contact Hours: 2
May 18, 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Online Classroom
United States
United States
Amigos Member Individual Registration | $90.00 |
Non-member Individual Registration | $180.00 |