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Service Within And Beyond Our Walls, Mary Whisner
Service Within And Beyond Our Walls, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
With the growth of the Internet, the typical patron base that reference librarians serve has increased to a much wider group of people who use various electronic means of communication to seek assistance. Ms. Whisner examines how technology has expanded these service borders and discusses the ramifications for the modern reference librarian.
Race And The Reference Librarian, Mary Whisner
Race And The Reference Librarian, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Ms. Whisner examines how race arises in the day-to-day work of law librarians, and discusses how law librarians can foster cultural competence and create more welcoming environments in diverse institutions.
Change And Continuity (Rip Van Winkle's Reference Office), Mary Whisner
Change And Continuity (Rip Van Winkle's Reference Office), Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
How much has law librarianship changed over the past twenty years? Ms. Whisner imagines coming back to her library after being asleep for twenty years, and concludes that while our tools have changed, the basics of our jobs have remained remarkably stable.
Our Oldest Alumna: Viola Bird, Peggy Roebuck Jarrett
Our Oldest Alumna: Viola Bird, Peggy Roebuck Jarrett
Librarians' Articles
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A Tribute To Viola A. Bird On The Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday, Patrick E. Kehoe
A Tribute To Viola A. Bird On The Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday, Patrick E. Kehoe
Librarians' Articles
Consists of a biographical sketch and reminiscences of Mrs. Bird by former students and co-workers.
On Not Doing Research, Mary Whisner
On Not Doing Research, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Even though her usual business is "looking up," Ms. Whisner explores a variety of situations in which it is professionally appropriate not to engage in research.
Finding Out What They Want To Know, Mary Whisner
Finding Out What They Want To Know, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
A skilled reference librarian knows more than simply where and how to look up information. Recognizing the importance of knowing what to look for as well, Ms. Whisner discusses the venerable reference interview and its role in this key aspect of patron services.