Monday, August 20, 2007

Do you prefer to do things by trial and error?

It seems most of us prefer to muddle through, and do things by trial and error rather than asking for help. At least that is the pattern that emerges when we ask people how they use library databases and library websites.

And we leave things to the last minute, so we need help NOW! We can't always wait for assistance.

As the law librarian I'm always trying to think of ways to overcome these entrenched behaviours!

Please ask for help (rather than muddling through), and don't leaves things to the last minute. I don't work 24/7 (do you?) so you need to leave time to ask the question and get a reply. The easiest way to contact me (or any of the other subject librarians) is via email (d.warren@latrobe.edu.au).

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