Upcoming Topics

The Reference Interview and the Art of Asking Questions

Thursday September 25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Hooksett Public Library

Join Susan Harmon for this workshop which will give an overview of why and how we conduct reference interviews, and give special focus to the types of clarifying and sense-making questions information professionals can use to conduct a successful interview. 

The reference interview is a fundamental service that information professionals provide to library patrons. By asking questions, librarians can help patrons refine their search query and locate useful information sources. Not only does this reduce the time a patron might spend on unfruitful searches, it also increases patron satisfaction in the service they receive.

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Contribute Your Expertise!

Shape the future of READS events! Join the Programming Committee and curate engaging experiences for our members. From finding inspiring speakers to choosing the perfect venues, you'll create unforgettable professional development opportunities for the NH Library community. The approximate time commitment is 2-3 hours per month.

To learn more about these opportunities, please contact READS President at readspresident@nhlibrarians.org. We can't wait to welcome you to the READS family!

Past Roundtables and Conference Topics

Links to handouts from conferences and roundtable events, as available from speakers and colleagues in attendance:

Workshops:

NHLA Spring Conferences:

NHLA/NELA:

READS Fall Conferences:

Programming Committee Members

Chair:
Eileen Gilbert, Belmont Public Library

Members:
Kristen Lindsay, Manchester Community College Library

Sean Sherwood, Hooksett Public Library & Maxfield Public Library

Tori Simpson -Tucker, North Hampton Public Library