79–115), written by Kathryn Dana Watson, covers evaluating reference and information services. The chapter includes case studies using the Wisconsin Ohio Reference Evaluation Program (WOREP) and assessing reference behaviors with ...
Major. Reference. Sources. 4. Answering Questions about Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Libraries and Publishing, and Bibliographic Networks—Bibliographic Resources Overview Major Bibliographic Resources Used in Reference Work Collection ...
Muhammad in History, Thought, and Culture: An Encyclopedia of the Prophet of God, Coeli Fitzpatrick and Adam Hani Walker, editors. ABC-CLIO. 2014 • American Civil War: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection, ...
Available online as part of Gale Directory Library and Business Insights: Global. ... Other chapters cover finding industry and company information, the stock market, insurance, accounting and taxation, marketing and advertising, ...
Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications.
Updated to reflect the latest trends in reference services and the newest sources commonly used for reference work, this long-awaited book offers you a state-of-the-art view of the concepts, theories,...
She develops unique criteria and evaluates five e-reference sources in science and technology for ease of use. ... Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries and Media Centers. 37th ed. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries ...
Updated to reflect the latest trends and the newest sources commonly used for reference work, this new edition includes more detailed discussion of a wider range of reference-related services-including interlibrary...
Guided by a national advisory board of educators and experts, this thoroughly updated text presents chapters covering fundamental concepts, major reference sources, and special topics while also offering fresh insights on timely issues, ...
"The fifth edition of Reference and Information Services: An Introduction is consciously aimed at arming the reference librarian with the skills, expertise, and mindset needed to keep up with changing resources and best practices"--
This revised and updated sixth edition of Reference and Information Services continues the book's rich tradition, covering all phases of reference and information services with less emphasis on print and more emphasis on strategies and ...
Reference and Information Services: An Introduction ; Gen. Ed. Richard E. Bopp ... Linda C. Smith ...
Reference and Information Services: An Introduction
Guided by a national advisory board of educators and experts, this thoroughly updated text presents chapters covering fundamental concepts, major reference sources, and special topics while also offering fresh insights on timely issues, ...
Part I. Concepts and Processes, History and functions of reference service: Ethical aspects of reference service; The reference interview; Organization of information and search strategies; Electronic resources for reference; Understanding ...
Updated to reflect the latest trends and the newest sources commonly used for reference work, this new edition includes more detailed discussion of a wider range of reference-related services, including interlibrary loan, document delivery, ...
Nothing changes faster in today's libraries than reference services. The purpose of this collection of thirty articles is to help both the beginner and the experienced librarian keep up with...
Updated to reflect the latest trends and the newest sources commonly used for reference work, this new edition includes more detailed discussion of a wider range of reference-related services, including...
Nothing changes faster in today's libraries than reference services. The purpose of this collection of thirty articles is to help both the beginner and the experienced librarian keep up with...