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Professional Competencies For Reference And User Services Librarians, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 2003

Professional Competencies For Reference And User Services Librarians, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Patron Online Catalog Success, Jo Bell Whitlatch, Rosemary Thorne Jan 1994

Patron Online Catalog Success, Jo Bell Whitlatch, Rosemary Thorne

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Research Topics From The Program - Unanswered Questions: Gaps In Research On Reference Effectiveness, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1992

Research Topics From The Program - Unanswered Questions: Gaps In Research On Reference Effectiveness, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Automation And Job Satisfaction Among Reference Librarians, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1991

Automation And Job Satisfaction Among Reference Librarians, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Reference Service Effectiveness, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1990

Reference Service Effectiveness, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Unobtrusive Studies And The Quality Of Academic Library Reference Services, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1989

Unobtrusive Studies And The Quality Of Academic Library Reference Services, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

This article uses empirical data from a recent obtrusive study of reference performance to explore content validity and assumptions regarding unobtrusive studies. Data collected by author support the contention that improvements are highly desirable before conducting more unobtrusive studies of reference service. The two most important changes concern the development of test questions representing all types of queries and supplementing the correct fill rate with other measures of reference performance.


Book Review. Encyclopedia Of Asian History, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1988

Book Review. Encyclopedia Of Asian History, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Book Review. United States Japan Foreign Trade, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1988

Book Review. United States Japan Foreign Trade, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Book Review. Companion To Chinese History, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1987

Book Review. Companion To Chinese History, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Academic Library Services: The Literature Of Innovation, Jo Bell Whitlatch, Judy Reynolds Jan 1985

Academic Library Services: The Literature Of Innovation, Jo Bell Whitlatch, Judy Reynolds

Jo Bell Whitlatch

Innovation has the potential for increasing the effectiveness of information service. As a result of this interest in innovation, organizational theorists have begun to explore the effect of organizational design upon flexibility, creativity, and productivity of organizations. A review of existing literature, however, provides no comprehensive theory of organizational innovation. Research on organizational design and innovation in libraries could contribute to the systematic study of the impact of organization structure . Studies by Howard and Luquire indicate that traditional library organizations may inhibit change as well as the reexamination of values and service. Further study is needed to determine how …


Library Use Patterns Among Full- And Part-Time Faculty And Students, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1983

Library Use Patterns Among Full- And Part-Time Faculty And Students, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

Trends in higher education are toward part-time students and majors in professional fields which are associated with low library use. Research findings at San Jose State University, California and other academic libraries, demonstrate that declining library use may be a future trend. Declining use will further erode administrative support for library budgets. Libraries must become effective in identifying and meeting the information needs of new nontraditional students. User surveys establishing service priorities can be an effective tool in planning library service for future student and faculty populations.


Salary Equity, Jo Bell Whitlatch, Judy Reynolds Mar 1981

Salary Equity, Jo Bell Whitlatch, Judy Reynolds

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Use Of Newspapers On Microfilm, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1979

Use Of Newspapers On Microfilm, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications: Government Information, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1979

Government Publications: Government Information, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications: Human Rights, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1979

Government Publications: Human Rights, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications: Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1978

Government Publications: Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications: United States Government Publications In Area Studies – East Asia, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1977

Government Publications: United States Government Publications In Area Studies – East Asia, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications – Resources On Drug Information, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1977

Government Publications – Resources On Drug Information, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications: Asian Americans In Federal And State Government Publications, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1977

Government Publications: Asian Americans In Federal And State Government Publications, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Experiences With Faculty Status In Academic Libraries, Jo Bell Whitlatch, Judy Reynolds Jan 1976

Experiences With Faculty Status In Academic Libraries, Jo Bell Whitlatch, Judy Reynolds

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1976

Government Publications, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications: Women And Work, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1976

Government Publications: Women And Work, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.


Government Publications: Health Effects Of Environmental Pollutants, Jo Bell Whitlatch Jan 1976

Government Publications: Health Effects Of Environmental Pollutants, Jo Bell Whitlatch

Jo Bell Whitlatch

No abstract provided.