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Improvisation In Improbable Times: Pivoting To A Tele-Reference Service Model, Sandy Avila, Richard Harrison, Sarah A. Norris, Min Tong
Improvisation In Improbable Times: Pivoting To A Tele-Reference Service Model, Sandy Avila, Richard Harrison, Sarah A. Norris, Min Tong
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Presented at the CALA Southeast and Southwest Chapter Joint Online Conference on May, 7, 2021.
This presentation is going to introduce an innovative reference service model – Tele-Reference, which was developed and implemented by the University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuity of service throughout the public health crisis has been critical to aid library users in their research and scholarly endeavors. By employing the Tele-Reference model, UCF Libraries has been able to provide a safe alternative to in-person reference desk service while adhering to health and safety requirements set forth by the University and the …