This is a time of transition in academic libraries. Core functions -- like reference services, collection development, and preservation -- are being rethought and redefined as libraries move from ...

Reference services have long been a cornerstone of academic libraries, providing essential support to researchers, students, and faculty through expertly curated information resources and personalised ...

“Can athlete’s foot catch on fire?” “Do you guys need any tutors for football?” “Do you have anything to eat?” These and other urgent academic library reference questions are answered in this final ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This exploratory study investigated the help-seeking preferences of library users at two large urban universities in Toronto. Reference desk ...

Last fall, when I wrote about why many academic librarians feel unappreciated on their campuses, I pointed to their relationships with professors as a major culprit. Yet it also has to be said that ...

“How do you undo nerve gas?” “How do you make rope out of human hair?” “Would you mind checking out this rash?” These are other burning reference questions are answered in this homage to the 7.2 ...