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Reference services for children: information needs and wants in the public library

Year: 2004
Type: article
Abstract: As information literacy becomes vital to functioning effectively in today’s world, the public library has a responsibility in ensuring that the specific information and reference needs of children are adequately addressed. Children as reference clients require skilled and considered assistance to locate information relevant to both their perceived and real needs. This article is based on a literature review submitted in partial fulfilment of a Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) degree at Charles Sturt University.
Author: Anita Brown
Language: English
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2028870233
FWCI: 1.552
Cites: 23
Cited by: 13
Related to: 10