Chat in library reference services

As part of my studies this semester in Information Sources and Services, I’m reading Reference and Information Services by Cassell and Hiremath. At the end of its first chapter, among articles the authors recommend for further reading, I was interested in “On the Origin of Queries: Where Chat Reference Begins,” by Dempsey, Warner, Lux, and Rich.

The Parker Inheritance, by Varian Johnson

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Aug. 22, 2025 is The Parker Inheritance, by Varian Johnson.

‘Library contract’ for students to check out books

As part of getting ready for a new year in SRCSA library, I am collecting responses for the “library contract.”
https://youtu.be/feUowxzTvLY

UCM, LIS 5322 : Introducing myself

For Fall 2025, I am enrolled in LIS 5322, Information Sources and Services, through the University of Central Missouri’s online graduate program in Library and Information Science. Here is a video introducing myself to classmates.
https://youtu.be/9zMwTV0Pi-Y

Warrior Girl, by Carmen Tafolla

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Aug. 15, 2025 is Warrior Girl, by Carmen Tafolla.