Virtual reference is a vital component in twenty-first century reference service, and the time for debate over its virtues and necessity has passed. This book focuses on practical implementation of instant messaging (IM) as one tool for delivering virtual reference service. Targeting busy practitioners who are looking for comprehensive answers about instant messaging in particular, rather than virtual reference in general, this book addresses questions from the basics of what IM is and how it operates to the more ...
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Virtual reference is a vital component in twenty-first century reference service, and the time for debate over its virtues and necessity has passed. This book focuses on practical implementation of instant messaging (IM) as one tool for delivering virtual reference service. Targeting busy practitioners who are looking for comprehensive answers about instant messaging in particular, rather than virtual reference in general, this book addresses questions from the basics of what IM is and how it operates to the more complicated issues such as privacy and security to its future potential as a strong candidate in the virtual reference arena.
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Add this copy of Instant Messaging Reference: a Practical Guide (Chandos to cart. $107.00, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Chandos Publishing.
Add this copy of Instant Messaging Reference: a Practical Guide (Chandos to cart. $109.17, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Chandos Publishing.
