This is a time of transition in academic libraries. Core functions -- like reference services, collection development, and preservation -- are being rethought and redefined as libraries move from ...

For the past half-year, the Library of Congress and 100 or so other libraries around the world have been helping one another provide round-the-clock answers to reference questions like “What’s the ...

For years, we’ve been hearing that traditional library reference service is dead. In reality, reference just disappeared, like Jimmy Hoffa. But unlike in the case of Hoffa, no one in the library field ...

Virtual reference services have increasingly become an integral component of academic libraries, offering researchers and students immediate, remote access to expert assistance. These services utilise ...

Our professional librarians, who have backgrounds in library science and law, are available to: Help locate books, articles, and other materials; Advise in the development of effective research ...

One year ago, columnist Brian Kenney wrote a piece for PW titled “Where Reference Fits in the Modern Library.” The column addressed his frustration with the gulf between reference work as he ...

Our new report takes a close look not only at how Americans are using public libraries, but also what sort of services and programming they think libraries should offer — and what they say they would ...

The Van Pelt and Opie Library is committed to providing support and resources for alumni, guests, retirees, and community users. Our services change and update frequently; please reach out to us at ...

For assistance with UC San Diego Library resources, such as books, ebooks, journal articles, databases (Web of Science, BIOSIS, GeoRef, etc.), or services, such as reference assistance, locating ...