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Peer reviewedRicks, Thomas; And Others – Public Libraries, 1991
Discussion of reference question negotiation by librarians focuses on a study at the Orem (Utah) Public Library that was conducted to determine how frequently the reference staff negotiated questions, how frequently negotiated questions received correct answers, and what verbal and nonverbal communication skills led to correct answers. (five…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Services, Nonverbal Communication, Public Libraries
