The Lonely Reference Section
Book Shelf . Nerdglaze. Web. Accessed 13 Feb 2018. Over the last few weeks, we have learned a lot about the role of the reference collection in the library. I have noticed that it is always the loneliest section of the library, and students seem to avoid it to favour of online databases and fiction novels. Knowledge of the Reference Section I myself had a few questions about this important topic. What can we do to improve the overall sentiment about the reference area of our libraries? How can we ensure that students know how to navigate these resources and help them along their way to becoming information literate? And finally, how can we ensure that our reference sections are providing the best information for our students? I believe that the key to improving anyone’s opinion on any subject is knowledge . I feel that students are intimidated by these larger books that they don’t know how to navigate. It is our job to make them feel comfortable using all type...