Instant Messaging Reference in an Academic Library: A Case Study.

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Main Author: Foley, Marianne
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 2002
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contents Instant Messaging Reference in an Academic Library: A Case Study. Foley, Marianne Academic Libraries Case Studies Computer Mediated Communication Higher Education Information Services Library Services Pilot Projects Reference Services User Satisfaction (Information) During the 2000-2001 academic year, the General Libraries of the University at Buffalo conducted a pilot project to assess feasibility of providing reference through instant messaging. Describes the project, its implementation, the software used, staffing issues, and publicity efforts. Discusses results of the project in terms of user demographics, satisfaction levels, usage statistics, patron comments, and librarian feedback. (AEF)
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spellingShingle Instant Messaging Reference in an Academic Library: A Case Study.
Foley, Marianne
Academic Libraries
Case Studies
Computer Mediated Communication
Higher Education
Information Services
Library Services
Pilot Projects
Reference Services
User Satisfaction (Information)
Instant Messaging Reference in an Academic Library: A Case Study. Foley, Marianne Academic Libraries Case Studies Computer Mediated Communication Higher Education Information Services Library Services Pilot Projects Reference Services User Satisfaction (Information) During the 2000-2001 academic year, the General Libraries of the University at Buffalo conducted a pilot project to assess feasibility of providing reference through instant messaging. Describes the project, its implementation, the software used, staffing issues, and publicity efforts. Discusses results of the project in terms of user demographics, satisfaction levels, usage statistics, patron comments, and librarian feedback. (AEF)
title Instant Messaging Reference in an Academic Library: A Case Study.
topic Academic Libraries
Case Studies
Computer Mediated Communication
Higher Education
Information Services
Library Services
Pilot Projects
Reference Services
User Satisfaction (Information)
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ641582