He Asked Me What!?—Using Shared Online Accounts as Training Tools for Distance Learning Librarians. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robinson, Kelly; Casey, Anne Marie; Citro, Kathleen
• Is Part Of: Journal of library & information services in distance learning. Volume 11:Issue 1/2(2017)
• Page Start: 77
• Page End: 95
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Reference -- virtual reference -- knowledge base -- distance learning -- training -- peer coaching -- peer mentoring; Libraries and distance education -- Periodicals; Information services -- Periodicals; 025.5
• DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2016.1226580
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-290X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study explores the idea of creating a knowledge base from shared online accounts to use in training librarians who perform distance reference services. Through a survey, follow-up interviews and a case study, the investigators explored current and potential use of shared online accounts as training tools. This study revealed that the participants viewed the concept positively, but many encountered barriers to effectively employing a local knowledge base as a training tool.