Guide to the Study and Use of Reference Books: A Manual for Librarians, Teachers and Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alice Bertha Kroeger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332284794 ISBN 13: 9780332284798

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Master the reference shelf with this essential guide.

The book helps librarians, teachers, and students quickly identify and use the best reference works.

This practical manual explains what reference books are, how they help learning, and how to select them for a library. It covers different types of reference works, how they’re organized, and why a good reference collection matters for everyday research.

• What reference books do best and when to use them, from encyclopedias to dictionaries and bibliographies
• How to evaluate editions, prices, and usefulness for a library or classroom
• Ways to locate, access, and reference periodicals, catalogs, and government documents
• Guidance on building a practical, user-friendly reference department

Ideal for readers who want a solid, library-focused overview of reference resources and how to use them effectively.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332284794
• ISBN 13: 9780332284798
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 114