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SMS Reference ServiceA New Point of Need for Libraries
Amy VecchioneMargie Ruppel
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Students are always texting It’s easy
There are competitors, but we do it better
and cheaper
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Google Answers
How many slices of bacon are in a package?
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Google Answers
How many slices of bacon are in a package?
Sorry, “how many slices o…’ did not return any results
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Snapshot of Libraries & SMS Reference
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72% of adults with cell phones send and receive
text messages
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What are they asking?
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Why are freshmen required to take a library oreintation?
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Why are freshmen required to take a library oreintation?
To help acquaint students with the resources available at an academic library which is different than public or high school libraries.
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on average how many slices of bacon are in a package...
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on average how many slices of bacon are in a package...
Cooks Illustrated says that regular sliced 1/16th of an inch usually contains 18-22 slices per pck per lb, & thick-cut aka country has 12-16 slices per pck per lb. Thick cut is 1/8 inch slices. http://www.cooksillustrated.com/tastetests/overview.asp?docid=9874
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How late is the library open? [BSU Broncos]
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How late is the library open? [BSU Broncos]
until midnight! w00t!
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Do you have any books about constucting poems?
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Do you have any books about constucting poems?
Lots! 3rd floor PN1042-PN1064.
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Who was the first US President to meet the Pope?
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Who was the first U.S. President to meet the Pope?
The first U.S. president to visit the Vatican was Woodrow Wilson, who met with Pope Benedict XV in 1919 after WWI.
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Top Tools Mosio
Google Voice
LibraryH3lp
LibAnswers
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208 546 9982
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208 991-0181
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Ada Community
Library
(208) 991-0181
AlbertsonsLibrary
(208) 546-9982
TIME TO TEXT A LIBRARIAN!
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Albertsons Library SMS Reference
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•Completed survey
•U106 students
33•Had
previously used SMS reference
15%
•Say they would use it again
91%
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How much did you like using the SMS Reference service?
90% POSITIVE8 loved it
10 liked it a lot12 liked it
6% NEUTRAL2
4% NEGATIVE2 disliked it
1 disliked it a lot0 hated it
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Rate the quality of the help you got
from the librarian.
94% Positive9 loved it
12 liked it a lot9 liked it
6% Neutral2
0% Negative0 disliked it
0 disliked it a lot0 hated it
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76% 24%
Online
Online only
When you use Text Messaging Reference, do you want library staff to tell you about both print and online sources or just online sources?
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30% Frequently ask for help at Ref.
desks
57% Rarely ask or never ask for help at Ref.
desks
1 never
9 rarely
9 somewhat rarely
9 somewhat frequently
1 frequently
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•Don’t want to bother going to the library building
•9% = SMS problem
58%
•Desk person does not look like they want to help or look too busy
•9% = SMS problem
54%
•Don’t want to get up from their computer
•6% = SMS problem
45%
•Feel stupid for not already knowing
•9% = SMS problem
56%
•Desk person does not look like they will know the answer
•21% = SMS problem
21%
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Now that you've used Text Messaging Reference, do you think you will increase or decrease the number of questions you will ask at the traditional reference desk?
55% will
increase
21% will decrease
24% will not
change
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“I would say using this
method can help students
who rely heavily on their cell phone
usage.”
“If you feel like your question is silly, it doesn't
matter because the texting makes it confidential in a
way.”
“I don't have to worry about situational factors, like is that person looking at me, do i smell ok, did I
word that question correctly, etc.”
“Don't have to wait
for help.”
SMS Advantages
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“Sometimes it's easier for the librarian to physically
show me where
something is.”
“Limited answers. The answers are short and to the point, no elaboration
of suggestions.”
“might be hard to explain exactly what you need” “there really
isn't any.“
SMS Disadvantage
s
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“I do not like asking for help in a library. I
have had people make me feel dumb
before and now will not
ask. So for me there is no
advantage.”
“they can show you books“
“You can get better details”
“Social interaction,
more elaboration on answers and suggestions,
no wait time.”
Ref DeskAdvantages
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“there could be long lines, the librarian may not be
competent .”
“Sometimes I don't trust their knowledge or expertise
or it is hard to tell if someone is a worker, or a credible enough worker, to
offer advice.”
“I feel dumb and like I am bothering them.” “none”
Ref Desk Disadvantages
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73% conducted training
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How many texts?
Unsure…. (14%)
Just started (12.5%)
10 or less (40%)
10-100 (28%)
Over 100(6.3%
)
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Ready reference
81%
Do you have x book 79%
Hours & Location 49%
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Attract a new user base and make us attractive to those who use SMS as their primary communication tool
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Attract a new user base and make us attractive to those who use SMS as their primary communication tool
Convenience to the patron,
using technology
most students prefer
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Attract a new user base and make us attractive to those who use SMS as their primary communication tool
It’s another form of
reference
Convenience to the patron,
using technology
most students prefer
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Attract a new user base and make us attractive to those who use SMS as their primary communication tool
It’s another form of
reference
It is easily implemented
Convenience to the patron,
using technology
most students prefer
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Attract a new user base and make us attractive to those who use SMS as their primary communication tool
It’s another form of
reference
It is easily implemented
Provide patrons with as
many ways to reach us as we can
Convenience to the patron,
using technology
most students prefer
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Attract a new user base and make us attractive to those who use SMS as their primary communication tool
It’s another form of
reference
It is easily implemented
Provide patrons with as
many ways to reach us as we can
Easy way to provide quick answers
Convenience to the patron,
using technology
most students prefer
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Afraid of technology
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Afraid of technology
We don’t even use the word reference
anymore
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Afraid of technology
We don’t even use the word reference
anymore
Not enough time or
staff
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We don’t offer text
messaging reference
because we are behind the times
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Why not? Why?
Reach students using technology they are comfortable with
To stay cutting edge and innovative
To provide as many ways to offer reference as possible
Decrease library anxiety
No time
No staff
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Questions
?