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The article looks at the publication of reference materials through digital media. Topics include the co-existence of print and electronic reference materials, budget cuts at libraries, grammar guides about the fundamentals of writing, education reference materials for college students, and reference books on humorous topics. INSETS: So You Didn't Win The Lottery;Be a Good Sport.

The article discusses the evolution of library reference as of May 2014, including the importance and need for library reference despite a decline in print reference collections and in library reference spending. Topics include the marketing of digital reference tools offered by libraries to patrons, access to reference librarians through chat or email services, and the electronic conversion of reference materials by publishers.