New Article: “Reference Work in Special Collections: The Impact of Online Finding Aids at Florida State University Libraries” (Preprint)
The following approved for publication preprint is scheduled for publication in a 2015 issue of The Reference Librarian.
The full text article is now available online via the Florida State University DigiNole Commons repository.
Title
Reference Work in Special Collections: The Impact of Online Finding Aids at Florida State University Libraries
Authors
Burt Altman
Florida State University
Cathmar Shaw Prange
Florida State University
Source
DigiNole Commons, Florida State University
Approved for Publication in The Reference Librarian (2015)
Abstract
Online finding aids enhance reference service in libraries and complement printed guides. Reference service at our institution has changed through using an online finding aid along with a printed reference source. Librarians and archivists who use print with finding aids enrich users’ research experiences.
Filed under: Archives and Special Collections, Libraries, News, Open Access

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