Carleton University · IRM 1002

Reference and Information Services

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Introduction to the theory and techniques needed to conduct reference interviews and interpret reference queries. Students learn to select and use general reference sources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, bibliographies, periodical indexes, almanacs, and handbooks in print, and electronic formats.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the B.I.T. degree program.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the B.I.T. degree program.
  • Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week.
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Introduction to the theory and techniques needed to conduct reference interviews and interpret reference queries. Students learn to select and use general reference sources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, bibliographies, periodical indexes, almanacs, and handbooks in print, and electronic formats.

  • Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the B.I.T. degree program.
  • Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week.

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