Reference Sources

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Knowledge of reference sources is central to providing your users with the answers they seek. This course will familiarize both librarians and paraprofessionals in a range of print and online resources from dictionaries and encyclopedias, to handbooks, serials and databases. Come learn which sources work for you and how to best use them.
 

Learning Objectives:
Upon Completion the participant will:

  • Identify Key reference sources in each category
  • Learn to Evaluate Print and Online reference sources
  • Employ judgment in selecting sources in the future
  • Participate in hands on information hunts to remember sources

Target Audience:
Librarians and paraprofessionals who wish to learn new reference sources.

Prerequisites:
None

Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements:

  • There will be Assignments to be completed in class and at home.
  • It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Technical Requirements:
Live Online System Requirements

Session Duration:
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.

Instructor:  Kyla Hunt - hunt@amigos.org

Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours: 4
IACET CEUs: 0.4

As an IACET Authorized Provider, Amigos offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

 

March 17 - 18, 2016

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm CDT

Online Classroom
United States

Phone: 800-843-8482
Email:

Amigos Member $165.00
Non-member $200.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 4 Learning Passport Hours $0.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 10% Discount $148.50
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 15% Discount $140.25