About the Reference and Information Services Section

The Reference and Information Services Section will address all
aspects of reference work, in all types of libraries, in all regions of
the world. Current interests encompass the new electronic environment
and the resulting changes in reference work, the future role of
reference work, and the quality of reference services.

Future investigation, discussion, and programming will focus on:

User-centered reference services
Organization and staffing of reference services
Ethics and the provision of high quality service
The impact of the digital environment on reference services
Reference collections in a digital world
Continuing education of reference librarians
Marketing/Visibility of library reference services
Providing a forum for information on the nature of reference work
in different parts of the world

Mailing list:

REFSC-L: Standing Committee Members List

Chair:
Judy Ng
Director
National Reference & Special Lib
National Library Board
Singapore
Tel. +65 6332 3738
Fax +65 6332 3395
Email: judyng@nlb.gov.sg
First term: 2011-2015

Secretary:
Jane Weller
Reference & Information Manager
Hampshire Libraries
Winchester, England
Email: jane.weller@hants.gov.uk
First term: 2011-2015

Information Coordinator/Newsletter Editor:
Philippa Andreasson
Head of Department
Stockholm University Library
Stockholm, Sweden
Tel.+(46)(8)164695
Email: philippa.andreasson@sub.su.se
First term: 2010-2011 (coopted)
Second term: 2011-2015

Reference and Information Services

Last update: 23 September 2011