What is reference service? -- Communicating with your patrons -- Building and maintaining a reference collection -- Searching print and electronic sources -- Finding books : library catalogs and bibliographies -- Finding articles : indexes and databases -- Finding background information and definitions : encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Finding facts fast : ready reference -- Using the Web to reach your patrons and help them find information -- Reference ethics and reference policies -- Networking with other libraries and librarians -- For more information.
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