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ANNOUNCING DIG_REF - A LISTSERV TO
EXPLORE THE GROWING AREA OF DIGITAL REFERENCE SERVICES
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The Virtual Reference Desk (http://www.vrd.org) announces the DIG_REF
Listserv. DIG_REF is a forum for the growing number of people and
organizations answering the questions of users via the Internet. From
Ask-an-Expert (AskA) services to libraries, an increasing number of
organizations are creating digital reference services to provide expert
information and reference help.

DIG_REF seeks to bring together experts who answer questions, as well as
librarians, organizations and associations dedicated to meeting the
reference needs of their users via the Internet. The list will discuss all
aspects of providing question & answer services over the worldwide
network, from service creation and implementation to issues of services
and quality. This list will also provide information on the Virtual
Reference Desk project and developments in the field of digital reference.

To subscribe to DIG_REF, just do this:

1. Send an e-mail message

to: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU

2. In the first line of the message, type:

SUBSCRIBE DIG_REF Firstname Lastname

(Of course, you would substitute your actual name in the line, such as
"SUBSCRIBE DIG_REF John Doe" No quotes necessary

The DIG_REF listserv computer will respond with an informative message,
which will ask for a confirmation. You will then be added if you properly
follow the directions.