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Volunteers in Libraries: Program Structure, Evaluation, and Theoretical Analysis.
- Source :
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Reference & User Services Quarterly . Winter2008, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p154-163. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Volunteers have had a major impact on libraries throughout U.S. history. The rapid changes in the information world of the last decade serve as a catalyst for evaluation of library programs including those for volunteers. This article offers a brief history of volunteers in libraries and discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of instituting a volunteer program as well as implications based on library implementation of new computer technologies. The authors argue that a robust volunteer program will help a library in developing a consultation model of communication, thus providing more effective public services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10949054
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Reference & User Services Quarterly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35665049
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5860/rusq.48n2.154