Ask Scotland is an online information service provided by Scotland's libraries that lets you get real answers from real people direct from your desktop.
Your questions will go to a librarian who will research your query and send a customised response. There's also a chat now option.
Not entirely sure about the sample questions though - 'Why do Scots wear kilts?' being the first one and just a tad stereotypical? Recently answered questions seemed to relate to history, rather than anything else. There's an answerbase which is searchable, and is great for giving a feel for the extent of the answer, which are - as one would expect - clearly laid out with citations and links.
Really good resource, and a lovely example of what libraries can do to counteract the 'it's all on Google' nonsense.
Not entirely sure about the sample questions though - 'Why do Scots wear kilts?' being the first one and just a tad stereotypical? Recently answered questions seemed to relate to history, rather than anything else. There's an answerbase which is searchable, and is great for giving a feel for the extent of the answer, which are - as one would expect - clearly laid out with citations and links.
Really good resource, and a lovely example of what libraries can do to counteract the 'it's all on Google' nonsense.
I assume you also know about something that sounds similar - the 'Enquire' service on the 'People's network' (http://www.peoplesnetwork.gov.uk/)?
Posted by: Girl in the Moon | August 27, 2010 at 09:37 AM