Reference and Information Services: An Introduction Second Edition

Richard E. Bopp / Linda C. Smith

ISBN 10: 156308130X / ISBN 13: 9781563081309

Published by Libraries Unlimited, Inc., 1995

About this Item

ISBN 156308130X. Hardback Textbook. Second edition. Tight sound copy in very good condition with no apparent markings to the book, minor bumps and rubs to cover corners and edges, slight creasing to spine, slight dustsoiling to edges of interior pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reference and Information Services: An Introduction Second Edition
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, Inc.
• Publication Date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 156308130X
• ISBN 13: 9781563081309
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Later Edition
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A text for students of library and information science, presenting a summary of the concepts and processes underlying current reference services and sources. It also provides discussions of the principles and goals of library instruction, training, and continuing education for the reference staff; the evaluation and management of reference services; and approaches to serving populations with special needs. This revised and expanded edition includes a more thorough treatment of electronic reference sources, and more information on reference tools commonly found in libraries of all kinds. Paper edition (unseen), $35. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About the Author

RICHARD E. BOPP, retired, was Associate Professor of Library Administration, University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign.

LINDA C. SMITH is Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign. She serves on the editorial board of Library Quarterly. She received the Isadore Gilbert MudgeR. R. Bowker Award for distinguished contribution to reference librarianship and was named a Distinguished Teacher/Scholar.