At the University of California at Merced’s library, there is no reference desk and there never has been. The way reference services are delivered there would intrigue some and disturb others. At the ...

For such utilitarian tools, reference management software can inspire strong reactions. Physician Ben Goldacre, for instance, has tweeted at least five times about Paperpile, a subscription-based ...

I know it is a common stereotype for an old guy to complain about how good the kids have it today. I, however, will take a little different approach: We have it so much better today when it comes to ...

As of yesterday morning, students can ask a reference librarian questions about research at any time of the day (or night) through a new online service offered by the Boston Library Consortium (BLC).

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State Librarian Randy Riley has died, the Library of Michigan announced Monday afternoon. He was 63 years old. (Library of Michigan) Riley, of East Lansing, had served ...

You don’t often turn on a light and think, “That power company is sure on the ball!” You generally only think of them when the lights go out without warning. I think the same is true of search. You ...

Anyone wanting to set up an appointment with Mark Pond, business reference librarian for the Spokane Public Library, to discuss a business plan or other resources should contact him directly at ...

FARGO - Diane Briggs says her life is an open book and she's now starting a new chapter. The reference librarian is retiring after 50 years with the city of Fargo, which makes her the longest serving ...

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