Teachable Moments in Reference
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.5860/rusq.60.4.8461
Abstract
Libraries, particularly libraries that have a teaching mission, should take advantage of teachable moments during reference interactions. Teachable moments occur when people are open to learning. Reference encounters, in many instances, should be approached as a chance to help someone learn, rather than simply providing them with information. This column will give practical applications of when to help library users learn during a reference interaction.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
RUSQ: A Journal of Reference & User Experience, v. 60, issue 4, p. 156-158
Scholar Commons Citation
Graff, Rebecca and Torrence, Matt, "Teachable Moments in Reference" (2025). USF Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications. 35.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/lib_facpub/35
