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Back to Basics: Reference Skills

Back to Basics: Reference Skills

2025-03-26T14:00:00Z 2025-03-26T15:00:00Z Back to Basics: Reference Skills

To register for this webinar please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017354801861/WN_wM_FCKvXR5i9smKwQTkM_g. Sessions are free and available only to members of the Michigan library community. Registrants will receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from PCI after they register.

Are your reference skills ready for a refresh? Join us for a practical and engaging webinar designed for librarians and library staff who want to sharpen their foundational reference abilities.

This session will empower you with:

  • Effective Reference Interview Techniques: Discover strategies to better understand and meet patrons' needs.
  • Top Reliable Sources: Learn about free, trusted websites and databases for accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Specialized Resources: Explore new and enduring search tools, along with essential health and government information sources.
  • Organization Tips: Develop a personalized reference library and implement effective strategies for tracking and managing your resources.
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Event Date

Start: March 26, 2025 2:00 PM

End: March 26, 2025 3:00 PM

To register for this webinar please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017354801861/WN_wM_FCKvXR5i9smKwQTkM_g. Sessions are free and available only to members of the Michigan library community. Registrants will receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from PCI after they register.

Are your reference skills ready for a refresh? Join us for a practical and engaging webinar designed for librarians and library staff who want to sharpen their foundational reference abilities.

This session will empower you with:

  • Effective Reference Interview Techniques: Discover strategies to better understand and meet patrons' needs.
  • Top Reliable Sources: Learn about free, trusted websites and databases for accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Specialized Resources: Explore new and enduring search tools, along with essential health and government information sources.
  • Organization Tips: Develop a personalized reference library and implement effective strategies for tracking and managing your resources.
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