virtual reference

collocation in English

meaningsofvirtualandreference

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virtual
adjective
uk
/ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/us
/ˈvɝː.tʃu.əl/
almost a particular thing ...
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reference
noun
uk
/ˈref.ər.əns/us
/ˈref.ɚ.əns/
a mention ...
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(Definition ofvirtualandreferencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofvirtual reference

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As in the previous subsections, the trajectory tracking problem is formulated in tracking avirtualreference at a given velocity, namely that the reference curve is some function of time.
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Chat reference is often used interchangeably withvirtualreference, although it represents only one aspect ofvirtualreference.
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The terminology surroundingvirtualreferenceservices may involve multiple terms used for the same definition.
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Participating libraries utilize the software to provide local livevirtualreferenceservices to their patrons.
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Virtualreferenceis a reference service initiated electronically, often in real-time.
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Here, synchronousvirtualreferencerefers to any real-time computer-mediated communication between patron and information professional.
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Virtualreferenceservice is most often an extension of a library's existing reference service program.
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Uptake ofvirtualreferencehas not been as swift as some had predicted.
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Help may also be available outside the library thoughvirtualreferenceand digital reference services.
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Virtualreferenceservices can be conducted, for example, in internet chat, videoconferencing, email, co-browsing and instant messaging.
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Email is the oldest type ofvirtualreferenceservice used by libraries.
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