Using the Internet as a Reference Tool: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians - Tapa blanda

Sauers, Michael P.

 
9781856044325: Using the Internet as a Reference Tool: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians

Sinopsis

Many library and information professionals feel frustrated both by the time it takes to find answers using the Internet and by the lack of a comprehensive method for quickly evaluating websites. This book shows you how to find answers on the Net quickly and efficiently. Topics covered include: assessing the impact of the Internet on reference services; avaluating Internet-based reference resources; creating an effective ready reference strategy; tips for creating your own reference web page; when to use a search engine or a directory site and strategies for using them effectively; strategies for handling more complex reference questions; an exploration of the larger issues of Internet reference, including e-mail reference. Each section features suggestions on strategies and gives real-life examples and practical exercises to build evaluation skills. There are also appendices including a directory of reference resources and online sources of facts and figures.

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Críticas

'Yet another book on the internet, yes, but this one is written by an experienced trainer, and contains practical advice, which I will put into practice in my library. I will keep it close at hand on my bookshelf.' FREEPINT 'It is littered with examples of excellent and unusual reference sources on the Web...it helped me reinforce good practice.' INTERNET RESOURCES NEWSLETTER

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Many library and information professionals feel frustrated both by the time it takes to find answers using the Internet and by the lack of a comprehensive method for quickly evaluating websites. This book shows you how to find answers on the Net quickly and efficiently. Topics covered include: assessing the impact of the Internet on reference services; avaluating Internet-based reference resources; creating an effective ready reference strategy; tips for creating your own reference web page; when to use a search engine or a directory site and strategies for using them effectively; strategies for handling more complex reference questions; an exploration of the larger issues of Internet reference, including e-mail reference. Each section features suggestions on strategies and gives real-life examples and practical exercises to build evaluation skills. There are also appendices including a directory of reference resources and online sources of facts and figures.

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9781555704179: Using the Internet as a Reference Tool (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians)

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  1555704174 ISBN 13:  9781555704179
Editorial: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc, 2001
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