reference desk
Librarian's help counter
A reference desk is a station in a library where librarians help patrons find information, locate materials, or navigate research questions.
The term extends to online help services: I submitted my question to the virtual reference desk.
Reference librarians staff these desks, distinguishing them from circulation desks that handle checkouts and returns.
- librarianCollection manager at reading hall
- library cardDocument for borrowing books
- reading roomQuiet space for books
- quiet studyCalm space for learning
- informationKnowledge about something
assistance · helpdesk · inquiry · fact-checking · encyclopedia · consultation · call number · collection · interlibrary loan · repository · document · public library · guidance · book · research · genealogy research · microfiche · catalog
- librarylibrarian, book stacks, books, library card, bookshelves
- librarieslibrarians, public libraries, librarian, public library, library card
- information sourcespublic library, national library, academic library, digital library, encyclopedia
- library areasreading room, stacks, rare book room, book stacks, quiet zone
- library itemsbookshelf, books, bookcase, bookshelves, shelves
- library servicesyouth services, bookmobiles, mobile libraries, librarians, adult literacy
reference deskcirculation desk
Library checkout point
checkout counter · returns desk · checkout desk · book drop · self-checkout kiosk
reference deskself-service kiosk
Unattended interactive terminal
card catalog · online catalog · stacks · search engine · Wikipedia
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