Collaborative Experimentation

摘要

Char Booth believes "it's incredibly important that libraries create cultures of play and experimentation." She credits her own achievements to working "with exceptionally creative, collaborative colleagues" in Ohio University's Alden Library, "an organization that encourages innovation."rnBooth's "Skype a Librarian" innovation enables virtual text,rnvideo, and audio reference from patrons' PCs or library kiosks, taking full advantage of freeware for cutting-edge service. This lets librarians "serve patrons where and how they naturally function," build connections with distance/international students, and potentially personalize reference service across understaffed branches and service points.