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9780838907801: Fundamental Reference Sources
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ISBN 10: 0838907806 ISBN 13: 9780838907801
Editorial: ALA Editions, 2000

Sinopsis

Completely updated and revised, this authoritative ""reference on reference"" features the best available materials in all media for general library collections. Credible and comprehensive, this handy manual outlines what it takes to easily locate, evaluate and select the best information sources for a wide variety of needs. Speaking to the heart and soul of every library, ""Fundamental Reference Sources"" is a guide through the shifting landscape of reference sources, new electronic formats and remote systems that are supported through the Internet and World Wide Web. Use it to locate data sources to provide better, faster and more complete answers for reference patrons, and to: develop practical guidelines for evaluating reference works; meet the needs of a multicultural audience using non-English sources, biographical listings of under-represented populations, and bilingual dictionaries; discover more electronic and nonprint media, government publications, collective indexes and abstracts to broaden search capabilities; and identify current electronic resources for each reference category to stay on top of the wired generation.

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Críticas

..".lacks only a set of pencils for the marking sure to be done by librarians who will find this a terrific tool for their own collections. Highly recommended." "Clearly useful to library professionals, this is an authoritative compilation of information..." ..".an excellent textbook and truly fundamental source of reference material. It should be in every reference collection." ..".a good textbook for educating librarians." ..".a classic guide to the most essential works of reference... Sweetland has produced an indispensable tool for students, beginning reference librarians, and experienced librarians. It is essential for most general libraries."

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Completely updated and revised, this authoritative ""reference on reference"" features the best available materials in all media for general library collections. Credible and comprehensive, this handy manual outlines what it takes to easily locate, evaluate and select the best information sources for a wide variety of needs. Speaking to the heart and soul of every library, ""Fundamental Reference Sources"" is a guide through the shifting landscape of reference sources, new electronic formats and remote systems that are supported through the Internet and World Wide Web. Use it to locate data sources to provide better, faster and more complete answers for reference patrons, and to: develop practical guidelines for evaluating reference works; meet the needs of a multicultural audience using non-English sources, biographical listings of under-represented populations, and bilingual dictionaries; discover more electronic and nonprint media, government publications, collective indexes and abstracts to broaden search capabilities; and identify current electronic resources for each reference category to stay on top of the wired generation.

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Editorial
ALA Editions
Año de publicación
2000
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0838907806
ISBN 13 
9780838907801
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
384
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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