The virtual reference handbook
by Diane K. Kovacs
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This handbook demonstrates how to adapt traditional face-to-face reference interview skills to the virtual interview, and how to interpret and use new communication techniques - chat slang, IM shorthand, emoticons, etc - to better serve your users.
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