Teaching of Reference Service

Authors

  • Abdul Rahman
     Hindustan Machine Tools, Bangalore 31

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1966/v3i4/49167

Abstract

Explains the duties and qualities of a reference librarian and indicates the content of a course in reference service. Describes the techniques for teaching reference service such as, 1 Clinical Method, 2 Discussion Method, 3 Preparatory work with reference books, 4 Find-me-out Method, 5 Practical or Workshop Method, and 6 Lecture Method. Describes with illustration the Case-Study Method of teahing reference service recently developed, and evaluates it. Gives a proforma for studying reference materials.

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Published

1966-12-07

How to Cite

Rahman, A. (1966). Teaching of Reference Service. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 3(4), 343–361. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1966/v3i4/49167

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Volume 3, Issue 4, December 1966

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Received 2014-05-22
Accepted 2014-05-22
Published 1966-12-07