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Technology In Practice. The Diy Patron: Rethinking How We Help Those Who Don't Ask, Meredith G. Farkas
Technology In Practice. The Diy Patron: Rethinking How We Help Those Who Don't Ask, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article presents information on services provided by library reference desks for do-it-yourself (DYI) patrons. The author looks at online instructional content, how-to tutorials, and in-person reference services. The article also discusses the importance of understanding library users' information-seeking behaviors.
Technology In Practice. Providing The Tools, Meredith G. Farkas
Technology In Practice. Providing The Tools, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
In this article the author discusses the role of digital technologies in libraries in the U.S. She emphasizes the role of libraries as a resource for digital creation technologies, as many users do not have access to such technologies in their homes. Several libraries are highlighted, including the Fayetteville, New York Free Library, the Chicago, Illinois Public Library, and the Skokie, Illinois Public Library. Topics include digital media labs, 3-D printers, and software.