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Virtual Reference Sources

Before going on to the section on the Internet itself, you may want to explore the Internet as a virtual reference library. Many librarians select and collect Internet reference resources just as they do print reference resources for their libraries. You can benefit from this virtual collection by following the links to some excellent starting places.

The Role of the Reference Librarian

The role of a reference librarian is to help people find information. Searching for information in today's world can be complex. This course gives you a good start but remember you can always consult a reference librarian. They will be happy to assist you with any project.

Now that you've reached the end of this lesson, see if you can answer the following:

How can you be sure that you have searched comprehensively for information on your topic?

If you are not comfortable with your answer, you might review the preceding text!

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