Journal Article #3

Reference

Ballard, T. (2008, May 15). The VERSO solution. Library Journal, 133(9), 30-32. Retrieved July 27, 2009, from ERIC database.


Summary and Reflection

This is an article about the Virtual Electronic Reference Source (VERSO) at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT and the process of creating and launching it. Reference resources are going from print to online more and more every year. They have become an important collection in their own right and are wonderful for an institution with a growing distance education program. This gives students access to reference materials no matter where they live. The idea came about due to limitations in the library catalog in terms of remote access to reference materials.

Oh my goodness......unbelievable. It is so amazing to me that there are people who are so techy-savy to create such awesome programs. There wasn't a template to be followed, it was created as they went. They knew what they wanted and they found a way to make it!!!!! I'm not sure if App had a template or if they developed their own virtual reference library, but either way, it is a lot of work with numerous benefits for all. I am so appreciative to be able to search App's library for reference information (like finding my journal articles). It is such a tremendous help because I do not have to travel to App to get the information. I have access to it 24/7 - as long as I know my banner ID. As I stated in a previous summary, technology is evolving at such a rapid rate. I am in awe of those who can create programs, and to have those programs become lifelines for so many people that are in school.