Description:
This class offers an introduction to using basic online resources to find quick answers to ready reference questions.
Library users want information fast! This two-hour live online class explores 20 of the most commonly used ready-reference web pages where librarians can find answers to questions like, “Where can I get dry ice in Atlanta?” and who said, “The more things a man is ashamed of, the more respectable he is?" Students will then have the opportunity to explore ready-reference resources further in an after-class exercise.
After this class, students will be able to:
- Define ready reference
- Use online tools to organize and access resources
- Access free, good quality, easy to use online reference resources
- Answer common ready reference questions asked in the library
Continuing Education Units:
Contact Hours: 2
Notes:
You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering - you may register for a class by clicking on the "Schedule" tab, and then click on the "Register" link for one of the scheduled classes.
PDF Form - you may register by printing out the registration form and faxing it to LYRASIS.
Associated Training Tracks: OPTIONAL include if there are any associated tracks
Technical Requirements: MANDATORY for live online classes- is this the current statement?
Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.
Technical Requirements:
Please see Technical Requirements for web-based classes.
Associated Training Tracks:
20 Questions - Reference Resources
Reference Resources and Services
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Related Items:
This class is part of the Reference Resources and Services Track. Other classes in this track are:
Quality Reference Service
Practical Approaches to Information Literacy
The Resource Sharing Detective
Introduction to Reference Skills
This class is also part of the Twenty Questions: Reference Resources Track. Other classes in this track are:
20 Questions: U.S. Government Information
20 Questions: History Resources
20 Questions: Science Resources
20 Questions: Business Resources
20 Questions: Consumer Health Resources
Registration:
You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering: Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.
PDF Form: Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.
