This presentation will continue discussion from GUGM about reference service and where it is headed in Georgia and throughout the country. Presented at GaCOMO12 by Amy Burger and Bonnie Morris.
4. New Models
Virtual
Outreach Tiered
Consultation Roving
5. Reference in USG Libraries
Traditional Desk Tiered Reference
No
23%
No
48% Yes
Yes 52%
77%
6. Since GUGM…
• Tiered≠Combined
Service Desk
• How many of you
have similar set-up?
• Experience +
Literature=
– Signage
– Training
7. In practice,
Pros Cons
• More visibility • Loss of visibility
• Approachability • Uneven coverage
• Efficiency/service • Noise
• Space • Space
• Collaboration • Loss of book drop