Live Reference

Many libraries are offering live reference services. Links will be added to the library records in Libdex in the near future. In the meantime, you might find these sites to be useful:

LiveRef(sm) A Registry of Real-Time Digital Reference Services

Virtual Reference Desk a project dedicated to the advancement of digital reference and the successful creation and operation of human-mediated, Internet-based information services.

The Elite Project - from the University of Leicester

Digital Reference Services: A Bibliography July 2001 Supplement - by Bernie Sloan

The Teaching Librarian - Digital Reference - Stephen Francoeur

24/7 Reference - a service that lets you ask questions and get answers, in real time, right here on the Internet, from live reference staff in libraries throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties

LSSI Virtual Reference Software - software that will allow your library to offer live, real-time reference services over the Web

livereference - discussion group on live reference services for librarians