Author: Stephen H. AbyPublisher: Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Sociology
Author: Stephen H. AbyPublisher: Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Reference and Information Services
Author: Kay Ann CassellPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708595
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.
Guide to Reference in Essential General Reference and Library Science Sources
Author: Jo Bell WhitlatchPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838919952
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
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.
The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge
Author: The New York TimesPublisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1429950854
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1378
Book Description
A COMPLETE REVISION AND THOROUGH UPDATING OF THE ULTIMATE REFERENCE FROM THE NEWSPAPER OF RECORD. A comprehensive guide offering insight and clarity on a broad range of even more essential subjects. Whether you are researching the history of Western art, investigating an obscure medical test, following current environmental trends, studying Shakespeare, brushing up on your crossword and Sudoku skills, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the world, this book is for you. An indispensable resource for every home, office, dorm room, and library, this new edition of The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge offers in-depth explorations of art, astronomy, biology, business, economics, the environment, film, geography, history, the Internet, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, philosophy, photography, sports, theater, film, and many other subjects. This one volume is designed to offer more information than any other book on the most important subjects, as well as provide easy-to-access data critical to everyday life. It is the only universal reference book to include authoritative and engaging essays from New York Times experts in almost every field of endeavor. The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge provides information with matchless accuracy and exceptional clarity. This new revised and expanded third edition covers major categories with an emphasis on depth and historical context, providing easy access to data vital for everyday living. Covering nearly 50 major categories, and providing an immediate grasp of complex topics with charts, sidebars, and maps, the third edition features 50 pages of new material, including new sections on * Atheism * Digital Media * Inventions and Discoveries * Endangered Species * Inflation * Musical Theater * Book Publishing *Wikileaks *The Financial Crisis *Nuclear Weapons *Energy *The Global Food Supply Every section has been thoroughly updated, making this third edition more useful and comprehensive than ever. It informs, educates, answers, illustrates and clarifies---it's the only one-volume reference book you need.
Basic Library Reference Sources for Business Use
Author: Elizabeth G. JanezeckPublisher: Washington : Small Business Administration
ISBN:
Category : Business
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Reference Sources
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Using the Engineering Literature
Author: Bonnie A. OsifPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0203966163
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
The field of engineering is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary, and there is an ever-growing need for engineers to investigate engineering and scientific resources outside their own area of expertise. However, studies have shown that quality information-finding skills often tend to be lacking in the engineering profession. Using the Engineerin
Basic Reference Sources
Author: Margaret TaylorPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810822443
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A perennial favorite. ...invaluable as a learning tool. I highly recommend it. --PREVIEW
Guide to Sources for Agricultural and Biological Research
Author: J. Richard BlanchardPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520328736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.
Reference Guides that Should be Known and how to Use Them
Author: Florence May HopkinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference books
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
