Handbook Of Reference Sources And Services

Author : Margaret I. Nicholas
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1996-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788131431

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Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries by Margaret I. Nicholas Pdf

Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.

Author : Margaret Irby Nichols
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Reference books
ISBN : LCCN:88621534

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Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium- Sized Libraries by Margaret Irby Nichols Pdf

Author : C.K. Sharma
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Information resources
ISBN : 8126906235

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Reference Service and Sources by C.K. Sharma Pdf

The Rapid Developments In Computer Technology, Telecommunications, Printing Reprography, Etc. Have Important Implications For The Provision Of Information By Libraries To Their Users. Great Advances Have Been Made In The Automation Of Indexing And Abstracting Services. Despite Such Advances And Technological Impacts, The Actual Search Process And The End Result Remain The Same As In The Traditional Approach. Hence, The Significance Of Reference Sources And Services Cannot Be Overemphasised. The Reference Service Offered By The Libraries Enables The Readers To Obtain The Required Information From The Huge Collection Of Libraries In No Time. The Book Is Structured Into Two Parts. The First Part Acquaints The Readers With The Purpose, Functions And Kinds Of Reference Service; Qualities And Duties Of A Reference Librarian; Varied Sections In The Libraries; Reference Service In Public, Academic And Special Libraries; Sources And Classification Of Information, And Reference Queries.Part Ii Of The Book Is Devoted To Reference Sources. Beginning With The Evaluation Of Reference Sources, It Includes A Detailed Study On Directories, Bibliographies, Encyclopaedias, Biographies, Maps And Atlases, Dictionaries, Gazetteers And Guide Books.It Is Hoped That The Present Book Will Prove Useful For All Library Users. While The Teachers, Researchers And Students Of Library Science Will Find It Indispensable, The Reference Librarians Are Expected To Acquire Additional Skills Through This Book Which Shall Stand Them In Good Stead In The Technological Environment.

Author : BPI Information Services,DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : Bpi Information Services
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1579790399

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Handbook of Reference Sources and Services by BPI Information Services,DIANE Publishing Company Pdf

Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.

Author : Julia Bauder
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838912270

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The Reference Guide to Data Sources by Julia Bauder Pdf

This concise sourcebook takes the guesswork out of locating the best sources of data, a process more important than ever as the data landscape grows increasingly cluttered. Much of the most frequently used data can be found free online, and this book shows readers how to look for it with the assistance of user-friendly tools. This thoroughly annotated guide will be a boon to library staff at public libraries, high school libraries, academic libraries, and other research institutions, with concentrated coverage of Data sources for frequently researched subjects such as agriculture, the earth sciences, economics, energy, political science, transportation, and many more The basics of data reference along with an overview of the most useful sources, focusing on free online sources of reliable statistics like government agencies and NGOs Statistical datasets, and how to understand and make use of them How to use article databases, WorldCat, and subject experts to find data Methods for citing data Survey Documentation and Analysis (SDA) software This guide cuts through the data jargon to help librarians and researchers find exactly what they're looking for.

Author : Gary R. Purcell,Gail A. Schlachter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015008788237

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Reference Sources in Library and Information Services by Gary R. Purcell,Gail A. Schlachter Pdf

Author : Jo Bell Whitlatch
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838907873

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Evaluating Reference Services by Jo Bell Whitlatch Pdf

With this handy new guidebook, reference luminary Jo Bell Whitlatch outlines practical methods for evaluating and delivering excellent reference service to the technology-savvy library user of today.

Author : Jack O'Gorman
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838919750

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Reference Sources for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries by Jack O'Gorman Pdf

Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date.

Author : GURDEV SINGH
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9788120346390

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INFORMATION SOURCES, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS by GURDEV SINGH Pdf

Reference and information services are considered an important activity of a modern library. This comprehensive and student-friendly book discusses in detail different types of information and reference sources and services, such as encyclopaedias, directories, yearbooks, dictionaries, geographical sources, biographical sources, statistical sources and handbooks. The book is organised into four parts. Part I deals with various types of information sources such as documentary and non-documentary sources. Part II discusses different types of reference services, organisation of reference section and the role of the librarian in the digital age. Part III describes the wide range of information service such as Current Awareness Service (CAS) and Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI). Part IV provides an overview of important information systems such as National Information System for Science and Technology (NISSAT) and International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS). The book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of library science. Besides, it will also be very useful for librarians, information scientists, and information professionals. Salient Features Deals with both theoretical and practical aspects of information sources and services. Discusses various types of information sources and services keeping in view the latest trends and developments in the field. Presents the concepts related to information sources and services in a systematic and accessible way.

Author : Melissa A. Wong,Laura Saunders
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 765 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440868849

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Reference and Information Services by Melissa A. Wong,Laura Saunders Pdf

This revised and updated sixth edition of Reference and Information Services continues the book's rich tradition, covering all phases of reference and information services with less emphasis on print and more emphasis on strategies and scenarios. Reference and Information Services is the go-to textbook for MSLIS and i-School courses on reference services and related topics. It is also a helpful handbook for practitioners. Authors include LIS faculty and professionals who have relevant degrees in their areas and who have published extensively on their topics. The first half of the book provides an overview of reference services and techniques for service provision, including the reference interview, ethics, instruction, reader's advisory, and services to diverse populations including children. This part of the book establishes a foundation of knowledge on reference service and frames each topic with ethical and social justice perspectives. The second part of the book offers an overview of the information life cycle and dissemination of information, followed by an in-depth examination of information sources by type—including dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, and abstracts—as well as by broad subject areas including government, statistics and data, health, and legal information. This second section introduces the tools and resources that reference professionals use to provide the services described in the first half of the text.

Author : Michael F. Bemis
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838911853

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Library and Information Science by Michael F. Bemis Pdf

This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance. In addition to compiling an invaluable list of sources, Bemis digs deeper, examining the strengths and weaknesses of key works. A boon to researchers and practitioners alike, this bibliography Includes coverage of subjects as diverse and vital as the history of librarianship, its development as a profession, the ethics of information science, cataloging, reference work, and library architecture Encompasses encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, photographic surveys, statistical publications, and numerous electronic sources, all categorized by subject Offers appendixes detailing leading professional organizations and publishers of library and information science literature This comprehensive bibliography of English-language resources on librarianship, the only one of its kind, will prove invaluable to scholars, students, and anyone working in the field.

Author : William A. Katz
Publisher : New York : Neal-Schuman
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UCAL:B4214184

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Reference and Online Services Handbook by William A. Katz Pdf

Survey of policy statements pertaining to reference work in academic, school and public librarys in the USA and Canada - includes questionnaires used in information retrieval.

Author : John Gottfried,Katherine Pennavaria
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442279124

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Providing Reference Services by John Gottfried,Katherine Pennavaria Pdf

Providing Reference Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians was written with the working librarian in mind; it focuses on specific methods and information to help foster effective, exceptional results. Topics covered include: Reference services: basic information and background Reference resources and tutorials Organizing and providing services Staffing and performance management Forming helpful partnerships (internal and external) The future of reference Readers will come away with a solid foundation in reference services. They will have the knowledge to update or restructure an existing reference program, or to create a program from the ground up. Individual chapters and subsections provide constructive tips and advice for specific reference issues. Taken as a whole, this book provides a valuable, inclusive source of information for all major aspects of reference service. Providing Reference Services is an appropriate resource for nearly all librarians in public-service positions, especially those with reference responsibilities, whether they are working reference librarians at any level of experience, reference supervisors, or administrators with oversight of reference services. The content is relevant to academic, public, school, and special libraries—any library or organization, in fact, that offers reference or research assistance.

Author : Jo Bell Whitlatch,Susan E. Searing
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838919958

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Guide to Reference in Essential General Reference and Library Science Sources by Jo Bell Whitlatch,Susan E. Searing Pdf

Ideal for public, school, and academic libraries looking to freshen up their reference collection, as well as for LIS students and instructors conducting research, this resource collects the cream of the crop sources of general reference and library science information.

Author : William A. Katz
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015029282673

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Community College Reference Services by William A. Katz Pdf

Practical advice for novice or experienced librarians who provide reference services in community college libraries... --REFERENCE & RESEARCH BOOK NEWS ...excellent and well-crafted collection of specially commissioned essays--a treasure store of good practice, sage advice and imaginative writings--should prove to be a trusty and well-thumbed handbook. --LIBRARY REVIEW