guide to reference essentials webinar presentation 7.26
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Essentials Webinar
![Page 2: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Guide to ReferenceEssentials Webinar
Welcome
Today we’ll introduce you to Guide to Reference, a foundational tool for librarians, teachers, researchers, students, and other library users. We’ll show you how it can help you in your work.
![Page 3: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Our goal today
We’ll show you how to leverage Guide to Reference to support your work in the following areas:
» Reference» Collection development» Teaching and training
![Page 4: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Who we are
James HennellyManaging EditorALA Digital Reference
Troy LinkerPublisher, ALA Digital Reference
Dan KaplanMarketing ManagerALA Publishing
![Page 5: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Special Guest
Denise Beaubien BennettGeneral Editor of Guide to Reference
![Page 6: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Preliminaries
If you have questions, please submit them through the public chat function during the presentation.
We’ll collect your questions and answer them during the webinar and during the Q&A at the end.
For any technical difficulties, please send a private chat to Dan Kaplan.
![Page 7: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Guide to Reference is
“(1) a reference manual . . . ; (2) a selection aid for the librarian; (3) a textbook for the student who . . . is pursuing a systematic study of reference books.”
Constance Winchell
Preface to the 8th edition, 1967
![Page 8: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
A gateway to reference sources
» A comprehensive collection of sources
» Answers reference questions» Directs researchers to resources» Creates local instructional materials» Inventories and develops reference
collections» Educates and trains students and
reference staff
![Page 9: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
A long & distinguished history
» First published in 1902 as Guide to the Study and Use of Reference Books: A Manual for Librarians, Teachers, and Students
» Published in 11 print editions between 1902 and 1996
» Known by previous editor names: Mudge, Winchell, Sheehy, and Balay
» In 2008, Guide to Reference goes online
![Page 10: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
The premier evaluative bibliography
» One of the main cornerstones of reference librarianship since 1902
» Reflects the accumulated knowledge and wisdom of the reference community over many years
» Continues to serve as a center for learning about and practicing reference librarianship
» Some call it “the Bible” of reference sources
![Page 11: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
How does the Guide do it?
» It’s selective and broad in coverage» It gives you nearly 17,000 of the
best and most authoritative reference sources in 56 disciplines arranged under 6 major subject divisions, with in-depth annotations
» It’s kept up-to-date by an Editorial Board and 70+ contributing editors—your colleagues and peers in the reference community
![Page 12: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Selection criteria
» Usefulness – How useful? How often used?
» Breadth of scope – How broadly focused?
» Quality – How accurate and complete?
» Imprint date – How current?» Language – In English?
![Page 13: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Traditional strengths
» Titles are chosen by reference librarians and subject experts
» In-depth evaluative annotations» Broad subject coverage: General
Reference Works; Humanities; Social and Behavioral Sciences; History and Area Studies; Science, Technology, and Medicine
![Page 14: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
New strengths
» Sources include cutting-edge online resources and websites, free and licensed
» Powerful and versatile search and browse
» Interactive features that let you save and share your work
» New interdisciplinary fields: Cognitive Science; Communication/Media Studies; Environmental, Cultural, and Gender Studies
![Page 15: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Our goal restated
We’ll show you how to leverage Guide to Reference to support your work in the following areas:
» Reference» Collection development» Teaching and training
![Page 16: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
The advantages of being online
» Quickly browse and search in many subject areas
» Customize and save your searches» Create lists of resources and share» Add notes/comments to titles and
share» Hyperlink among titles inside and
outside the Guide» Connect to local holdings via
WorldCat
![Page 17: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Three major points of entry
» Home page – take a trial; subscribe; participate and connect
» Browse page – see the subject organization of the Guide at a glance
» Advanced Search page – construct and manage your searches
![Page 18: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Doing Reference work» Direct library users to
best/authoritative sources for answers
» Train and orient new reference staff and students/paraprofessional staff
» Create subject bibliographies and finding aids.
![Page 19: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
![Page 20: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
![Page 21: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Let’s talk about your work
![Page 22: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Reference» Direct library users to best and most
authoritative sources for answers
» Train and orient new reference staff and students/paraprofessional staff
» Create subject bibliographies, finding aids, and instructional materials
![Page 23: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Current challenges» Reference questions are fewer but
“harder”
» More questions require subject or content knowledge
» Too much dependence on Google and other search engines
![Page 24: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
How the Guide can help» Find best sources quickly by drilling
down into taxonomy and by refining searches
» Use Editor’s Guides for orientation» Use annotations for guidance» Create lists of resources for
bibliographies and finding aids» Save your best searches for regular
use
![Page 25: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Collection development» Evaluate your collection:
» What’s missing» What needs to be updated» What should be retired
» Build collections for new programs and for special libraries (law, medicine, corporate)
![Page 26: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Current challenges» Making do with less: Budget cuts
» Print vs. online sources
» Buying for library staff vs. library users
» Small collection development staff; limited staff time
![Page 27: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
How the Guide can help» Use Editor’s Guides to understand
shape and direction of reference literature
» Use annotations to compare resources
» Create lists of titles for possible purchase and share with colleagues
» Add notes/comments to titles that should be updated or retired
» Customize and save searches to run at regular intervals
![Page 28: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Teaching and training» Introduce next generation of
reference librarians to reference sources and reference practices
» Differentiate among types of reference sources and their value and use
» Communicate nature of information-seeking and reference process
![Page 29: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Current challenges» Value of bibliographies and
traditional reference works in an online world
» Difference between print and online sources
» Too much dependence on Google and other search engines
![Page 30: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
How the Guide can help» Orient students to the taxonomy» Ask students to read Editor’s Guides» Ask students to evaluate different
resources based on their annotations
» Ask students to find best resources for answering questions
» Ask students to create subject guides
» Create lists of resources for class projects
![Page 31: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Let’s take a look at the Guide
![Page 32: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Begin with Browse
» Orient yourself to complete taxonomy on Browse page; 6 major subject divisions and 56 subject categories
» Drill down into different subject categories
» Move through deeper levels of subject categories to refine search
» Pay attention to Editor’s Guides along the way
![Page 33: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
![Page 34: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
![Page 35: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
![Page 36: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
![Page 37: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Take advantage of Editor’s Guides
» They discuss overall shape of reference literature in different subject areas
» They discuss characteristics of the literature outside the scope of annotations
» They discuss changes to publishing and research patterns caused by the online revolution
» They’re written by the Editorial Board and contributing editors
![Page 38: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
![Page 39: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
![Page 40: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
![Page 41: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
![Page 42: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
![Page 43: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
You can search for Editor’s Guides
![Page 44: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
![Page 45: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
![Page 46: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
![Page 47: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
![Page 48: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
![Page 49: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
![Page 50: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
![Page 51: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
Continue with Search
Two ways to search:
» Single-Box search: Search all record fields at same time (Title, Author, Annotation, Publisher)
» Advanced search: Search by different record fields; combine search terms with Boolean operators
![Page 52: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
![Page 53: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
![Page 54: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
![Page 55: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
![Page 56: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
![Page 57: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
If you like your search, save it and run it later
![Page 58: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
![Page 59: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
Rely on the Annotations
» Annotations are written by experts
» They describe and evaluate essential features of reference sources» Intention» Coverage» Content» Arrangement
![Page 60: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
Annotations will help you
» Understand the history of a resource
» Understand the utility of a resource
» Understand the value and reputation of a resource
» Compare and contrast resources
» You can search for annotations by keyword
![Page 61: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
![Page 62: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
![Page 63: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
![Page 64: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
![Page 65: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
Make the Guide your ownwith Interactive Features
» Create a User Profile so you can save your work
» Customize and save your searches
» Create lists of titles and share/export
» Add your notes/comments to titles and share with your colleagues
» Create your own mini-Guide by saving a subset of your favorite titles
![Page 66: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
![Page 67: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
![Page 68: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/68.jpg)
![Page 69: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/69.jpg)
![Page 70: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/70.jpg)
![Page 71: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/71.jpg)
![Page 72: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/72.jpg)
![Page 73: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/73.jpg)
![Page 74: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/74.jpg)
![Page 75: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/75.jpg)
![Page 76: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/76.jpg)
![Page 77: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/77.jpg)
![Page 78: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/78.jpg)
![Page 79: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/79.jpg)
Q & A
We’re ready to answer your questions
![Page 80: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/80.jpg)
Wrapping up
» Taking a trial» Subscribing» Special offer for LIS programs
» We’ll archive this webinar
![Page 81: Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062319/5565c031d8b42a5b488b4a00/html5/thumbnails/81.jpg)
Guide to Reference Essentials Webinars
» Recurring series of webinars every other month
» Please tell your colleagues about the webinars
» Join us again» We welcome any feedback» Contact us at: [email protected]