UM Libraries Digital Reference Committee Presents
The Future of Reference
When: Wednesday, April 6, 2005; 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Where: McKeldin Library, Special Events Room, University of Maryland, College Park
On April 6, 2005 librarians from across the area will come together at the University of Maryland to discuss The Future of Reference. A panel of experts will draw from their unique perspectives to address the changing landscape of reference service. Panelists will consider a variety of questions facing reference librarians including:
- How are reference services changing? What is driving the change?
- With more people locating information on their own, via the Web, is there a need for reference services in libraries?
- Communication modes have influenced patron expectations, as well as the design of our services. Which modes of communication will be most popular in the next 5 years: in-person, telephone, e-mail, chat, IM?
- Does the physical Reference Desk have a future?
- What skills are needed by reference librarians now and in the next 5 years?
A question-answer period will follow the presentations by panelists and respondents.
Panelists
Dr. Eileen G. Abels, Associate Professor, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland
Paula Hayes, Social Sciences Team Leader, University of Maryland Libraries
Dr. Alan Mattlage, Humanities Team Leader, University of Maryland Libraries
Meg Meiman, Reference and Instruction Librarian, American University
Joe Thompson, Project Coordinator: Maryland AskUsNow!, Baltimore County Public Library
Respondents
Dr. Margaret Antonisse, Librarian & Liaison to Freshman Writing Program, User Education Services, University of Maryland Libraries
Louise W. Greene, M.S., M.L.S., Reference Librarian, Anne Arundel Community College
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL LIBRARIANS, LIBRARY STAFF, AND INFORMATION STUDIES STUDENTS IN THE REGION
Important Information
- For more information about this program, contact Joan Stahl (jstahl@umd.edu), Chair, Digital Reference Committee.
- To learn more about the panelists and respondents click here.
- To learn more about the Digital Dateline: Evolving Reference Service lecture series click here.
- To learn more about the UM Libraries Digital Reference Committee click here.
- For directions to campus click here.
