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Happy Earth Day from the Research Services Department! This Earth Day, here are some ways to use BPL resources to learn more about…

By Christopher Tangeman Many of us have heard the anecdotes, told the jokes or seen the memes. Librarians often find resources based upon the vaguest or most inaccurate information. In fact, one of the first things prospective librarians learn in grad school about providing reference services is how to get at what the patron is really seeking, regardless of how they form their initial inquiries. And if you have ever staffed a service desk at a library, it is likely that you have experienced similar questions. “I’m looking for a book. I forget the title, but it has a red cover.”

National Library Standards Activities The library and information community has adopted a range of standards that facilitate the interchange of library data, promote the inter-operability of library systems, and support the operation of national and international networks of libraries. Adherence to standards plays an important role in improving access by users to the information resources that are held in library collections, in collections of other cultural institutions, or that are accessible on the Internet. The National Library maintains a watching brief over national and international st...