Calling All Academic Music Library Reference Desks: A Follow-Up Study

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
David Hursh (Creator)
Nara L. Newcomer (Creator)
Institution
East Carolina University (ECU )
Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: Extracted text; The East Carolina University Music Library established regularly staffed reference desk service and studied whether the presence of a reference desk increased patron comfort level in seeking assistance even when the reference desk was unstaffed. Reference activity statistics and results from a patron survey indicate that the reference desk strengthened reference service during hours the desk was staffed but did not increase patron comfort level at times the desk was unstaffed. This article presents key components of music library reference service highlighted by the survey and makes recommendations for other music libraries considering implementing or continuing reference desk service.

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Newcomer, Nara L. and Hursh, David(2008)'Calling All Academic Music Library Reference Desks: A Follow-Up Study',Music Reference Services Quarterly,11:2,101 — 129
Language: English
Date: 2008
Keywords
Music libraries, Personnel, Reference desks, Reference services

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