The Practical Use of Books and Libraries : An Elementary Manual (Classic Reprint)

Gilbert O. Ward

ISBN 10: 1331914876 / ISBN 13: 9781331914877

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Practical Use of Books and Libraries : An Elementary Manual (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331914876
• ISBN 13: 9781331914877
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

This book introduces readers to the practical elements of effectively navigating the contents and structure of books and libraries. Students and library apprentices alike will benefit from being guided through the complexities of understanding how books are put together and cared for, along with how the various printed parts of a book can be used to quickly and efficiently locate information. The author outlines the key differences between various types of indexes and cross-referencing, library catalog cards, and book organization, providing clear examples for each concept. This book is a comprehensive handbook for students and library apprentices hoping to master library research.