The Reference Librarian, Volume 50, Issue 4 (2009)

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Editorial

Editorial
Assessment and Streamlining: A Guide for the Perplexed
William Miller
Pages: 307-308
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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The Past, Present, and Possibilities of Commons in the Academic Library
Heidi M. Steiner & Robert P. Holley
Pages: 309-332
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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Using Second Life as a Training Tool in an Academic Library
Kristine S. Condic
Pages: 333-345
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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Desk Bound No More: Reference Services at a New Research University Library
Sara Davidson & Susan Mikkelsen
Pages: 346-355
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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The Unopened Door: Virtual Reference and the Caribbean Academic Library
Ingrid Iton
Pages: 356-370
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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Radical Reference: Socially Responsible Librarianship Collaborating With Community
Melissa Morrone & Lia Friedman
Pages: 371-396
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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Librarians and Undergraduate Thesis Support: An Annotated Bibliography
Sara Harrington
Pages: 397-412
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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Columns
Reference Interviews: A Series of Personal Reference Stories

Helping Publish not Perish
Dave Harmeyer
Pages: 413-418
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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Pending Friend Request: Reference Service Meets Online Social Networks

Constructing Who We Are Online: One Word, One Friend at a Time
Kristina M. DeVoe
Pages: 419-421
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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Virtual Libraries, Real Patrons: Looking at Library Service in a Virtual World

On Being a Virtual World Librarian: “Hello, can I help?” – Managing Virtual Volunteers
Samantha H. Thompson
Pages: 422-427
Published online: 02 Oct 2009
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