Just a quick reminder that registration for RUSA’s online course “The Reference Interview” closes next Thursday!
Sign up now using the online form, or download the printed registration form for faxing.
Here’s the scoop:
THE REFERENCE INTERVIEW offered by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)
Course dates: July 19 – August 27, 2010
What is covered: Basic reference interview topics such as cultivating an approachable reference environment, successful questioning and listening techniques and appropriate follow-up methods. The skills presented will help all levels and types of user services staff in their day-to-day engagement with library patrons.
Who should take this class: This course is appropriate for all types of librarians who would like to acquire basic reference skills, or experienced librarians who need a refresher course.
Cost: Starts at $130 for RUSA members. Student members of ALA pay $100.
We do offer discounts for group registrations! A group means two or more librarians from the same library (or library system) enrolled in the same class at the same time.
Download the group registration form here: http://rusa.ala.org/media/2010rusacegroupreg.pdf
Don’t forget! Registration for our Business Reference courses is also still open.
Business Reference 101 August 16–September 17, 2010
Dates for the following courses will be announced soon:
Genealogy 101 – Fall 2010
Readers’ Advisory 101 – Fall 2010
Sign up now using the online form, or download the printed registration form for faxing.