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Virtual Librarianship
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LIS694
Information Behavior in Virtual Environments
Introduces the philosophy, principles and practice of
reference/information services in libraries, information centers and
online communities. Examines the nature of reference work, human
information needs and information literacy. Studies the characteristics
and application of bibliographic control, reference effectiveness
research, and electronic information retrieval systems. Provides
practical experience in evaluation and use of bibliographic and
Webliographic materials, reference interview and search technique.
Includes field component.