Guide to Reference: Essential General Reference and Library Science Sources

American Library Association

ISBN 10: 083891232X / ISBN 13: 9780838912324

Published by ALA Editions, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Guide to Reference: Essential General ...

Publisher: ALA Editions

Publication Date: 2014

Binding: paperback

Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis:

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. Encompassing internet resources, digital image collections, and print resources, it includes the full section on LIS Resources from the Guide to Reference database, which was voted #1 Best Professional Resource Database by Library Journal readers. Organized by topic and thoroughly indexed, this guide makes it a snap to find the right sources. It offers an appealing introduction to reference work and resources for LIS students and also serves as an affordable course book to complement online Guide to Reference access.

About the Author:

Jo Bell Whitlatch, Faculty Emeritus, San Jose State University Library, serves as Division Editor for General Reference Works of the Guide to Reference.Susan E. Searing, Interim Associate University, USA Librarians for User Services at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA, serves as Contributing Editor for the Library and Information Science section of the Guide to Reference.