Academic librarians provide reference instruction by developing unique resources that address users' specific information needs. The technology of the 21st century allows librarians to create dynamic resources in many mediums. These are becoming increasingly user-centered. From web sites, to bibliographies, to finding aids, these help patrons navigate through the library's collection more effectively and gain a more informed perspective on specific sources.

Librarians further the basic traditions of librarianship by creating resources that assist collection, classification and access to materials. They respond to the newer focus on user needs by creating tools that help patrons accomplish specific tasks. Many resources focus on clarifying electronic and online sources that confound patrons. Finally, librarians make use of online formats by creating resources that patrons can access remotely. These extend library instruction to the dorm room, office and classroom and are accessible 24-hours a day!

The resources that I created embrace a range of technological mediums and cover a variety of disciplines. These demonstrate that academic librarians must gain an understanding of many subjects in order to provide the reference service users require.

Discipline Profile- Child Psychology

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