The Reference Librarian
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Practical, reliable, and a proven resource for students and information professionals, The Reference Librarian is the primary source for up-to-date information on current trends and contemporary issues in reference service. The journal presents unique and useful articles from many of the top practitioners and educators working in information science?articles that address electronic and digital reference issues such as text messaging, online research guides, tech services, and new standards for reference statistics, as well as more traditional topics such as organizing print and electronic resources, public relations, and marketing reference services and resources. Each issue of The Reference Librarian takes an inside look the rapidly changing field of librarianship, the evolution of reference effectiveness, and specific changes in reference services. Perfect for students in graduate and upper-level courses and equally valuable as a professional resource, the journal includes three new regular features:

* Better Reference Through Technology
* Nexus: Where Reference and Technical Services Meet
* File Under ?X¹: The Musings of a Young Librarian The Reference Librarian will occasionally present special issues, unlike the previous format where every issue was thematic.