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Virtual Desk: Real Reference, Rhonda Smith, Stephanie Race, Meredith Ault
Virtual Desk: Real Reference, Rhonda Smith, Stephanie Race, Meredith Ault
Stephanie F Race
This paper will address the issues involved in establishing a statewide system of library support for distance learners and the ongoing challenges to be met. A primary consideration is how to establish continuity of service and provide an integrated experience for the user, despite contingent funding and distributed responsibility. Issues include selection of and access to electronic resources, improvements to Interlibrary Loan services, inter-library cooperative agreements, and providing and promoting reference services for students and faculty of multiple institutions.