They are criicial and choosy in ways that computers will never be. Illinois Central College is very excited about the Ready for Reference Project. The opportunity to provide reference service to our students and faculty via the web is exciting and challenging. We also see the service as an enhancement for classes offered not just on campus but distance learning and Internet provided classes. The Ready for Reference grant allows ICC the opportunity to continue to enhance and expand the serviceswe provide for our students, faculty and area residents.
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Librarians can help. Ready for Reference will be right at the cutting edge of what l libraries can do for our customers. I'm excited to be part of Ready for Reference, a project of the Alliance Library System and the Illinois State Library. This 24.7 online service allows students, staff, and faculty of the eight participating academic libraries the opportunity to ask questions dealing with Specific research as well as find access to general information. Funding for this grant was provided by the Illinois State Library, a Division of the Office of the Secretary of State.