Librarian Fascination and Student Confusion with “RE” words: Research, Reference, Resources, and Reserves
Student confusion regarding the use of library jargon on websites, during instruction sessions, and in conversation is nothing new; however, four commonly used terms have recently lost context both inside and outside of the library setting. Coincidently, all four words begin with “RE”: research, ref...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice |
| Online Access: | https://palrap.org/ojs/index.php/palrap/article/view/222 |
| Summary: | Student confusion regarding the use of library jargon on websites, during instruction sessions, and in conversation is nothing new; however, four commonly used terms have recently lost context both inside and outside of the library setting. Coincidently, all four words begin with “RE”: research, reference, resources, and reserves. By asking our students what they believe these “RE” words mean, we were able to get a clearer indication of their perceptions and specific information needs. We believe that finding a common linguistic foundation with limited library jargon reduces barriers and promotes student comprehension and satisfaction. |
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| ISSN: | 2324-7878 |