Virtual Reference Desk 2004

Abstract

Purpose

To report on the 6th Virtual Reference Desk (VRD) 2004 Conference held in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 2004.

Design/methodology/approach

The VRD Conference is a two day meeting, organized annually by the Information Institute of Syracuse University, that focuses on the latest reference trends. The report is prepared by a library professional.

Findings

The conference was divided into the following tracks: Management, General, Evaluation/Standards, Technology, Resources, Research/Policy and Vendor Demonstrations. Generally there were six simultaneous sessions. The report includes sessions primarily from the Management and Evaluation/Standards tracks.

Originality/value

A brief conference report of interest to library and information management professionals.

Citation

Hill, J.B. (2005), "Virtual Reference Desk 2004", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 22 No. 1, pp. 18-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050510588241