Professional Muslim academic reference librarians in the 21st century

Hassan, Basri and Yerima , Bello (2013) Professional Muslim academic reference librarians in the 21st century. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 3 (2). pp. 120-126. ISSN 2231-8836 (P) 2289-5337 (O)

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Abstract

The paper aims at giving an overview on the best qualities or attribute a qualified academic Muslim librarians should possess for him or her to provide a relevant functional reference services in an academic library environment at the present dispensation. The qualities that Muslim reference librarians should display in their career as information professionals are emphasised: some of the fundamental qualities include approachability, ability to communicate fluently, determination to do a good job, respect users, show care to users, observing Islamic dress code, willing to promote Islamic resources and collections , subject knowledge, ICT skills and reference interview skills. The paper draws the guidelines on the best way to behave, provide appropriate and releevant information, and demonstrate good ethics at the reference desk. This will go along way in providing quality reference services.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	99/44527
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Professional Muslim Academic Reference Librarians, Reference Librarians, Reference Interview Skills
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z719 Libraries (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science
Depositing User:	Dr Basri Hassan
Date Deposited:	01 Sep 2015 08:17
Last Modified:	04 Apr 2016 15:53
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/44527

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