Course Enrollment: LI-101 Librarianship: Genealogy Reference Interview

Optional Print Course Material: Librarianship: Genealogy Reference Interview

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The special nature of the field of genealogy creates unique challenges to the genealogy librarian during the reference interview. Librarians must successfully navigate this process in order to offer effective and quality service to the researcher. 

This course provides tools and strategies for assisting genealogists, including direction for analyzing questions, locating sources, and matching them to the needs of the patron. It draws on case studies and examples for students to interpret questions and decode materials. The course work includes application of the text to individual libraries and methods for evaluating and improving service. 

Course Length: 10 weeks