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LAR4050

Reference services

R Rasmussen and A Davis

4 points
* 2-3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: LAR4010 and LAR4100

Objectives At the completion of this subject students should have gained an understanding of the principles of information work and services, in particular the provision of library-based information services.

Synopsis An introductory study of the theory and practice of reference services in libraries and information agencies.

Assessment Three essays: 55%
* Seminar participation and presentation: 45%

Recommended texts

Bopp R E Reference and information services: An introduction 2nd edn, Libraries Unlimited, 1995


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