Accurate Answers to Reference Queries May Be Provided Less Frequently Than Expected. A Review of: Hernon, P., & McClure, C. (1986). Unobtrusive reference testing: The 55 percent rule. Library Journal, 111(7), 37-41.

<b>Objective</b> – To determine the number of government documents reference questions that are answered correctly by professional library staff.<br><b>Design</b> – The authors utilized unobtrusive reference testing: reference queries posed to library personnel who were...

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Main Author: Eamon C. Tewell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta 2010-12-01
Series:Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
Online Access:http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP/article/view/8866/7525