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What is Know It Now?
 Know it Now is an on-line reference service that answers questions 24/7, with real time answers from professional librarians.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 - MANSFIELD, OHIO - Utilizing a grant
from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded
by the State Library of Ohio, Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
now offers 24/7 virtual reference service. The online service, www.KnowItNow.org
is part of a statewide initiative that assists residents of the State
of Ohio with access to information on an as-needed basis, regardless of
the time of day.
According to Jean Ruark "To use the service, all that residents of
Mansfield/Richland County need to do is log on to www.KnowItNow.org,
and enter a zip code. From that point, the Web site guides a user to access
various locations within the site." Referencing the user-friendly
layout of the site." Referencing the user friendly layout of the
site, Jean Ruark said "Users can ask questions on a variety of topics,
chat in real time with a librarian, get help with their homework, and
find answers to their questions."
Resources from business and finance, to health and medicine
to science and technology and genealogy are accessible from the site,
with librarians staffing the service for real time answers from users.
Homework assistance is available from 2:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. seven days
a week. Access to the Web site is obtainable from a home computer, a personal
laptop, a computer at work inside your local library.
KnowItNow.org is one of only a few virtual reference services
made available through a statewide public library system in the United
States. The free service is supported by the federal Institute of Museum
and Library Services funds, granted through the State of Ohio.
Mansfield/Richland County Public Library has been serving
the community since December 19, 1908. The Main Library is located at
43 West Third Street, Mansfield, Ohio. The telephone number is 419-521-3100.
For additional informantion , contact:
Jean Ruark, Communication Coordinator
(419) 521-3101
This project was supported in whole or in part by federal
Institute of Museum and Library Services funds, granted by the State Library
of Ohio.
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