Helping Today's Students at the Public Library

Abstract

The public library seems to be a comfortable place for all types of students, young and old, to come for help. From grade-schoolers to undergrads, distance learners to home school students, and everyone in between, the public library may be the first or even the only place they go when they need assistance. Public librarians have valuable support to offer these learners and can help to guide them on their paths to information fluency. Bibliographic instruction, computer classes, online catalog tips, database search lessons, term paper counseling, referrals, and so much more are available from our reference desks. Public librarians have much to offer and can do much to meet the needs of all types of learners.