Reference Service in Archives: Whither a Professional Ethos?.

Heald, Carolyn A.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Reference Service in Archives: Whither a Professional Ethos?

Heald, Carolyn A.

Canadian Library Journal, v49 n5 p353-59 Oct 1992

Identifies deficiencies in reference services offered by archives and examines factors preventing effective use of archival resources, including changing clientele, organization of collections based on the principle of provenance, and the uniqueness of archival collections. Suggestions for improving public service, including user studies and education, are offered. (19 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Archives, Classification, Foreign Countries, Library Services, Problems, Reference Services, User Needs (Information), Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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