Abstract
Due to the proliferation of electronic resources, fewer users visit the library. Traditional classroom instruction and in-person consultations are no longer sufficient in assisting library users. Librarians are constantly seeking new ways to interact with patrons and facilitate efficient use of electronic resources. This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a project in which desktop-sharing software was used to reach out to users at remote locations. Various ways of using this tool are described, and challenges and implications for future expansion are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 297-308 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Medical Reference Services Quarterly |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2009 |
Keywords
- Desktop sharing
- Distance learning
- Virtual reference
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Informatics
- Library and Information Sciences