ILS+504+-+Reference+and+Information+Resources+and+Services

General reference sources; their content, evaluation and use. The reference process and the organization of reference and information services as they relate to different types of libraries. Spring 2011
 * ILS 504 - Reference and Information Resources and Services**

Syllabus:


 * Learning Outcomes:**
 * 1) Understand the history, nature, function and organization of reference and information services in different types of libraries and information centers
 * 2) Conduct reference interviews and verify user information needs before and during the process of reference and information services
 * 3) Learn about reference and information sources in print and electronic formats, generally used in most types of libraries and information centers and how to build reference collections
 * 4) Learn about the selection process and use of different resources and tools for answering different types of reference inquiries.
 * 5) Formulate search strategies to locate and use appropriate information sources based on identified information needs.
 * 6) Evaluate, select and use reference sources on the Internet
 * 7) Keep up with current and future trends in the field of reference and information services

Internet Public Library 2 Reference Work:

Reference Literature Review:

Reference Instruction Project and Literature Review: