Virtual Reference on a Budget: Case Studies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781586832872)

Use this practical resource to create a virtual reference service in your school or public library using little to no budget money! Learn how to use virtual reference without purchasing expensive hardware and software. Get beneficial resources to help sell virtual reference ideas to administrators and technology coordinators. Find out about providing virtual reference services to special patron populations like hearing-impaired students. These case studies address the knowledge and skills needed for evaluating, acquiring, and using electronic databases, Internet materials, and online services. This book speaks to all librarians--school, public, special, and academic and addresses universal virtual reference needs of library patrons.

Author: Michael Pullin
ISBN-10: 1586832875
ISBN-13: 9781586832872
Publisher: Linworth Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/14/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2008 pg. 90
School Library Journal 06/01/2008 pg. 176
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 365