Sept 12 - Web at the Reference Desk

[Mary Conroy]

Web Resources at the Reference Desk   
 
Instructor: Miriam Kahn 
Date:  9/12/01 
Time:  9:30 AM-3:30 PM 

Location: OHIONET 
 
  Now that patrons are more Internet savvy, librarians need to prove that
they can search quickly and recommend the appropriate electronic resources.
This workshop will provide an overview of OPLIN sources available at public
libraries, and will discuss search strategies. We will examine meta-search
sites, indexes and engines that are useful for ready reference questions.
You will have the chance to try out the search tips during guided hands-on
exercises. You'll see how to interpret questions in a reference interview,
how to execute searches effectively, and then how to evaluate results.
General ready reference searches will be emphasized. 

 http://www.ohionet.org/Training/WorkshopDescription.asp?ID=787
 
 
Audience:  
Library staff who want to improve their Internet techniques and make the
best use of web resources to answer quick reference questions. For public
librarians, school librarians and those interested in ready reference.  
 
Prerequisite: 
Some web searching experience will be helpful.  
 
Cost: 
  $60  OHIONET members (INFOhio schools should prepay)
  $95  non-OHIONET members must prepay

Contact Barb Sanders, mailto:barb at ohionet.org  if you need assistance with
registration.

Mary Mlynar Conroy 
Library Services Coordinator
OHIONET, 1500 West Lane Ave, Columbus OH 43221
Fax 614/486-1527  voice 800/686-8975 or  614/486-2966 ext 16
mailto:mconroy at ohionet.org