Title

Librarians' Perceptions of the Reference Interview

Date

May 2005

Document Type

Article

Subject Area(s)

Libraries, Hospital

Abstract

This article identifies librarians’ perceptions of challenges providing reference services in the context of mental health. The reference interview will be discussed in context of mental health questions. Topics discussed include the reference interview process, ethics and barriers to information access and challenges of the reference interview.

The information included in the article is based on discussions held at National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region consumer health classes held in 2004.

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