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A Virtual Standoff – Using Q Methodology to Analyze Virtual Reference

open access: yesEvidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007
Objective - To develop an exploratory understanding of reference librarians’ perceptions of virtual reference. Methods – Q methodology was used to uncover points of view about virtual reference.
Aaron Shrimplin, Susan Hurst
doaj   +3 more sources

Analysis of E-mail Transactions in Virtual Reference Services

open access: yesRecord and Library Journal, 2016
Today, the use of traditional reference desk in the academic libraries has been rarely used, thus expanding or even move to a virtual reference service.
Astutik Nur Qomariyah   +1 more
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The Evaluation of the Feasibility of Establishing the Electronic Reference Services in Public Libraries of Guilan Province [PDF]

open access: yesبازیابی دانش و نظام‌های معنایی, 2017
The Aim of current research is to study the feasibility for initiating the electronic reference services in public libraries of Guilan province which are under the authority of Iran Public Libraries Foundation.
Roghayyeh Najafikhah   +2 more
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Involving psychological therapy stakeholders in responsible research to develop an automated feedback tool: Learnings from the ExTRAPPOLATE project

open access: yesJournal of Responsible Technology, 2022
Understanding stakeholders’ views on novel autonomous systems in healthcare is essential to ensure these are not abandoned after substantial investment has been made. The ExTRAPPOLATE project applied the principles of Responsible Research and Innovation (
Jacob A Andrews   +17 more
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Adherence to RUSA’s Guidelines for Virtual Reference Services is Below Expected in Academic Libraries

open access: yesEvidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2010
Objective – To evaluate the quality of academic libraries’ virtual reference services and measure compliance to the Reference & User Services Association’s (RUSA’s) Guidelines for Virtual Reference & User Services.
Annie M. Hughes
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Though Virtual Reference Services Have Increased, They Face Challenges and Opportunities in the Wake of COVID-19

open access: yesEvidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2022
A Review of: Gerbig, M., Holmes, K., Lu, M., & Tang, H. (2021). From bricks and mortar to bits and bytes: Examining the changing state of reference services at the University of Toronto Libraries during COVID-19. Partnership, 16(1), 1–10.
Hilary Bussell
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Beyond Reference Data: A Qualitative Analysis of Nursing Library Chats to Improve Research Health Science Services

open access: yesEvidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2021
Objective - The objective of this study was to analyze trends in academic library reference chat transcripts with nursing themes, in order to improve all library services and resources based on the findings.
Samantha Harlow
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FEASIBILITY VERIFICATION OF VIRTUAL REFERENCE STATION TECHNOLOGY IN GEOLOGICAL HAZARD MONITORING [PDF]

open access: yesThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2021
The surveying and mapping administrative competent departments in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) have built provincial-level satellite navigation and positioning reference stations and data centers, and provided CORS services.
Q. Zhang   +5 more
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Graduate Assistants Trained in Reference May Not Consistently Apply Reference Interview and Instructional Strategies in Reference Interactions

open access: yesEvidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2020
A Review of: Canuel, R., Hervieux, S., Bergsten, V., Brault, A., & Burke, R. (2019). Developing and assessing a graduate student reference service. Reference Services Review, 47(4), 527–543.
Sarah Bartlett Schroeder
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Virtual Reference Services: The Evolution of Questions; Diversity of Answerers (A Scoping Review) [PDF]

open access: yesکتابداری و اطلاع‌رسانی
Objective: The present study aims to investigate the developments related to the users' virtual questions and their impact on the determination of answerers.Methodology: This study is qualitative in nature and has been conducted using the scoping review ...
Mariam Keshvari, Samira Amiri
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