Document (#21046)

Author
Staley, L.
Title
E-mail reference : experiences at City University
Source
PNLA quarterly. 62(1998) no.4, S.20-21
Year
1998
Abstract
City University Library, Washington, provides an electronic mail reference facility for isolated and remote users. City University students can send reference questions by e-mail at any time of day. Notes the disadvantages of the service, including lack of non verbal clues and reliance on the written word to replace the reference interview. Reports briefly on 2 years of experience with the service
Theme
Informationsdienstleistungen
Object
E-mail
Location
USA

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