reference services

"This book introduces and explores the work of embedded librarianship, specifically focusing on librarians who are embedded in actual (not virtual) college classrooms"--OCLC.

Contains information for school librarians and media specialists on core reference skills, electronic resources, and leadership skills.

Through 16 timely articles, some of the most noted authorities, outspoken advocates, and stellar practitioners offer their insights and ideas on readers' advisory services.

Explores how readers' advisors can expand their repertoire and make better use of the library's collection by incorporating nonfiction into the readers' advisory.

Explains the fundamentals of reference services and provides suggestions, examples, and scenarios to help train prospective school library media specialists.

Discusses how to use specific reference titles and how to teach the research process.