reference librarian
1Reference interview — A reference interview is a structured conversation between a librarian and a library user, usually at a reference desk, in which the librarian responds to the user s initial explanation of his or her information need by first attempting to… …
2Reference scenario — A reference scenario is an imagined situation where a library patron brings a question to a librarian and there is then a conversation, called in the field a reference interview, where the librarian works to help the patron find what he or she… …
3librarian — Synonyms and related words: MC, accountant, amanuensis, archivist, attorney, bailiff, bibliognost, bibliographer, biblioklept, bibliolater, bibliomane, bibliomaniac, bibliopegist, bibliophage, bibliophile, bibliopole, bibliopolist, bibliotaph,… …
4Librarian — A librarian is an information professional trained in library and information science, which is the organization and management of information services or materials for those with information needs. Typically, librarians work in a public or… …
5Librarian (Discworld) — infobox Discworld character| name=The Librarian (possibly formerly Dr. Horace Worblehat) description=A large male orangutan associations=Unseen University, Rincewind, Honorary member of Ankh Morpork City Watch location=The library of Unseen… …
6reference — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 mentioning sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ extensive ▪ brief, casual, passing ▪ occasional ▪ frequent, r …
7reference book — noun a) A book providing factual information. The Red Book is the standard reference book for those naming inorganic chemical compounds. b) such a book that may not be borrowed. I wanted to take out the encyclopedia, but the librarian said it was …
8librarian — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ professional, qualified ▪ chief, head, senior ▪ assistant ▪ academic, public …
9librarian — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. custodian, keeper, caretaker, curator, bibliosoph, bibliothecary, cataloger, officer in charge of the library, bibliognost; see also administrator . Types of librarians include: reference, children s, county, state, college,… …
10Library reference desk — The reference desk or information desk of a library is a public service desk where professional librarians provide library users with direction to library materials, advise on library services and assist users to find general information from the …
