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What is the main goal of reference transactions in a library?
What is the main goal of reference transactions in a library?
- To provide formal instruction to library users
- To manage library equipment and supplies
- To create policy statements for the library
- To help users meet their specific information needs (correct)
Which of the following is NOT included in reference transactions according to RUSA?
Which of the following is NOT included in reference transactions according to RUSA?
- Help with finding library locations (correct)
- Assistance with policy statements
- Formal instruction
- Exchanges on equipment and supplies
What is involved in the creation and management of information resources as part of reference work?
What is involved in the creation and management of information resources as part of reference work?
- Developing and maintaining research collections (correct)
- Managing user accounts and borrowing records
- Managing library events and programs
- Creating promotional materials for the library
What does the assessment activities in reference work involve?
What does the assessment activities in reference work involve?
According to RUSA, what is the purpose of every library?
According to RUSA, what is the purpose of every library?
What services does the Reference Department provide to users?
What services does the Reference Department provide to users?
What is the basic purpose of the reference section?
What is the basic purpose of the reference section?
What is a characteristic of a large library's reference section?
What is a characteristic of a large library's reference section?
What is a characteristic of a small library's reference section?
What is a characteristic of a small library's reference section?
What type of collection do most libraries have in their reference collections?
What type of collection do most libraries have in their reference collections?
What do traditional reference services provided by libraries relate to?
What do traditional reference services provided by libraries relate to?
What type of help do many library users need when they first visit the library?
What type of help do many library users need when they first visit the library?
What kind of requests do some people make when they are unfamiliar with electronic sources?
What kind of requests do some people make when they are unfamiliar with electronic sources?
What do readers' advisors assist library users with?
What do readers' advisors assist library users with?
What has greatly increased the range of resources available for finding information and answering questions?
What has greatly increased the range of resources available for finding information and answering questions?
