On Compiling an Annotated Bibliography

James Harner's popular pamphlet, first published in 1985, has been revised and updated in the light of advances in computer technology and the availability of humanities databases. Harner offers useful information on planning research, organizing an annotated bibliography, compiling entries, using a computer to prepare the manuscript, and editing. While the booklet focuses on the preparation of a comprehensive bibliography on a single literary author, the procedures and techniques are easily adapted to selective or subject bibliographies and to other periods and disciplines.

James L. Harner is Samuel Rhea Gammon Professor of Liberal Arts and Professor of English at Texas A&M University. Among his numerous books are Literary Research Guide and On Compiling an Annotated Bibliogaphy (2nd edition), both published by the MLA. He is also editor of the World Shakespeare Bibliography Online, which has been awarded both the Besterman Medal (Library Association of Great Britain) and Besterman/McColvin Medal (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals).