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Tag Archives: virtual reference
Can it talk to me yet? Chat/email, texting, or voice?
The Library has been considering the future of its “Ask a Librarian” chat reference service because the grant funding that makes it very affordable for a consortium of libraries all over the state runs out soon. It’s safe until until … Continue reading
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Tagged chat, texting, virtual reference, voice recognition
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Add Us to Your Buddy List
Picture this: You’re sitting in your dorm room, working on an assignment or paper for class. The weather has already started to turn a little chilly and you’re already in your PJs. You’ve been working on homework for the last … Continue reading
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Tagged ask a librarian, instant messaging, online help, virtual reference
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Ask?Away Awareness Week
Do you know what Ask?Away is? Then Ask?Away Awareness Week is for you! Here at UW-Whitewater, we call it Ask-a-Librarian, so don’t feel bad if you didn’t know. Ask-a-Librarian allows you to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days … Continue reading
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Tagged ask a librarian, online help, virtual reference
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