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 ...

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 ...

Reference services have long been a cornerstone of academic libraries, providing essential support to researchers, students, and faculty through expertly curated information resources and personalised ...

What is common about learning commons? : a look at the reference desk in this changing environment / Tim Daniels, Caroline Cason Barratt -- Personalizing the library via research consultations / Iris ...

The fall semester may be over, but Intersession at UMass Lowell is just around the corner! Whether you’re a student or a faculty member, the UMass Lowell Library staff is ready to help answer ...

This article presents a description of a telephone reference service and the reference materials used in answering patrons' queries. The discussion focuses on the application of the experience of ...

Happy 2025, everyone! It’s a new year and Intersession at UMass Lowell is under way. Whether you’re a student or a faculty member, the UML Library staff is ready to help answer questions and connect ...

ALTON — For the second consecutive year, Jean Shimunek is helping to make many area gardens grow by arranging a variety of classes through Hayner Public Library’s gardening program. Shimunek, the ...