Document (#9800)

Author

Horning, K.T.

Title

How can I help you? : the joys and challenges of reference work with children

Source

Show-me libraries. 45(1994) no.2, S.9-19

Year

1994

Abstract

Based on observations made during working with children in a public library, examines first what reference work with children has in common with reference work overall, and then what is distinctive about it, and how it differs from reference work with adults. Children are not as skilled at asking questions, and the influence of third parties, such as parents or friends, also has to be considered. Presents an analysis of how children's question asking develops with age by means of actual examples

Theme

Informationsdienstleistungen

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