Book Review: Implementing virtual reference services: A LITA guide, edited by Beth C. Thomsett-Scott

Claudia J. Dold

Book Review: Implementing virtual reference services: A LITA guide, edited by Beth C. Thomsett-Scott

University of South Florida

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Abstract

Editor Beth C. Thomsett-Scott offers the reader a hands-on, how-to guide for creating virtual reference systems using Web 2.0 technology. All of the authors, including Thomsett-Scott, are practicing librarians, former librarians, or library information researchers and professors. The book begins with a discussion of current techological solutions, both free and commercial. It then expands on implementation of virtual reference in a variety of organizations.

Original language	American English
Journal	Academic Services Faculty and Staff Publications
State	Published - Oct 1 2013

Keywords

book review; virtual reference; medical reference;

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities
Education
Social and Behavioral Sciences

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