Guide to the Study and Use of Reference Books (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alice Bertha Kroeger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266384366 ISBN 13: 9780266384366

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of using reference books with a clear, researcher-friendly guide.

This handbook lays out how to study and use reference books effectively. It explains the purpose of reference works and how to choose them for a library or classroom setting. The edition features expanded lists and updated annotations, making it a practical companion for students, library staff, and general readers seeking quick, reliable information.

• Clear strategies for approaching reference works and building a useful reference collection
• Extensive, rewritten annotations that explain the best uses for each title
• Updated coverage, including foreign reference books and new subject lists
• Advice on price and acquisition to help libraries budget and plan purchases

Ideal for readers of library science, graduate courses in reference work, and library staff aiming to improve reference service.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266384366
• ISBN 13: 9780266384366
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 255