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Date: Thu, 24 Mar 1994 07:49:10 +0100
From: mnemeth@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Mary Nemeth)

>Date: Wed, 23 Mar 1994 11:30:08 -0500
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>Hi, I'm Dianna Evans, a graduate student at Indiana University
>Bloomington. This is my first attempt at asking for information
>through the Internet. I am currently working on a group project
>in
>our reference class. We are attempting to describe the current
>nature of reference services in K-12 school libraries. It would
>be
>greatly appreciated if anyone interested would respond to the
>following questions and address that response directly to me.
>Thanks in advance. Dianna Evans (dkevans@indiana.edu)
>
>1. How would you define reference services in your school
>library? Helping students find the Info they need, but also teaching them to
>find it for themselves.
>   Are there any people or theories that have played a role in
>   developing your definition of reference services? Experience.
>
>2. What portion of your time is devoted to providing reference
>   services? 25 %
>
>3. Are there other staff members that provide reference services?
>   Do you have a designated reference librarian? yes my clerk
>
>4. Which print tools do you find most helpful in providing
>   services? Automated tools?Print current Biog, Enyclopedia of World Biog.,
>Encyclopedia of Endangered Animals, Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom (I
>think , Cavendish is pub.) General encyclopedias, almanacs.  Non print. Tom
>Jr. and Encyclopedias also Mammals by National Geographic, MacGlobe, and
>Altlas Pack by Toolworks.
>
>5. How do you see your Internet connection changing the scope of
>   reference services in the school library? I have to do it all.  I'll only
>use it when I can't find info in other places or at public library for
>students and teachers.  When they get access and I can teach them how to use
>it that may change.
>
>6. What types of cooperation exist between your school library and
>   the public library in the area of reference services? Excellent. they help
>with reference questions by telephone and fax if necessary.
>
>7. If you didn't have any limitations is there anything you would
>   like to change or add to the reference services in your library? I'd add
>Gales new Jr. Authors on Disc also a network for all the reference products
>and pipe some to classrooms.
>
>8. What is your policy concerning sensitive reference questions
>   (i.e. controversial subjects)? so far I haven't had any I consider
>sensitive.
>
>9. At which grade level does your school system begin to teach
>   students how to use reference sources? Do you have a designated
>   staff member that handles this instruction? Elementary.  We have media
>speciallists in all elementary schools and instruction is integrated into
>classroom assignments as needed.
>
>Thank you for your time,
>D.E.
Mary Nemeth                                     Jones Middle School
mnemeth@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu               2100 Arlington Av.
614-487-5089    Fax 614-487-5128                Columbus, Ohio 43221