Document (#10481)

Author

Olson, R.

Title

Stumped reference librarians find help on the Internet

Source

American libraries. 25(1994) no.9, S.830-831

Year

1994

Abstract

Describes Stumpers, an electronic listserv, or mailing list, on the Internet devoted to finding the answers to difficult reference questions. Begun in 1992, it now has over 700 subscribers. When a question is sent via e mail to Stumpers, it appears in all subscriber's e mail boxes; replies are likely within a day or two and sometimes arrive within a matter of hours. 50-100 questions and answers are exchanged daily

Theme

Internet
Informationsdienstleistungen

Object

Stumpers-L

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