Author: Margaret I. Nicholas
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788131435
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.
Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers, 2001
Author: Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781563088896
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This title identifies and describes hundreds of the most valuable references for smaller libraries. It covers books and electronic resources and each entry is coded for college, public and school libraries. It also furnishes bibliographic and ordering information, and is thoroughly indexed.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781563088896
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This title identifies and describes hundreds of the most valuable references for smaller libraries. It covers books and electronic resources and each entry is coded for college, public and school libraries. It also furnishes bibliographic and ordering information, and is thoroughly indexed.
Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries and Media Centers 1982
Author: Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN: 9780872872929
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Essential for reference work and indispensable for collection development, this book allows librarians to locate the best new works in a given field through its convenient subject arrangement; to consult other published reviews from the citations provided; and to compare price, scope, and coverage of reference books in a particular subject area.
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN: 9780872872929
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Essential for reference work and indispensable for collection development, this book allows librarians to locate the best new works in a given field through its convenient subject arrangement; to consult other published reviews from the citations provided; and to compare price, scope, and coverage of reference books in a particular subject area.
Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers, 1985
Author: Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872874947
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872874947
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Reference Sources for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries
Author: Jack O'Gorman
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838919766
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838919766
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date.
Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries
Author: Margaret I. Nicholas
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788131435
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788131435
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.
Guide to Reference
Author: Jo Bell Whitlatch
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 083891232X
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. 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 a #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.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 083891232X
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. 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 a #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.
Administering the School Library Media Center
Author: Betty J. Morris
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598848941
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
This is the most comprehensive textbook on school library administration available, now updated to include the latest standards and address new technologies. This reference text provides a complete instructional overview of the workings of the library media center—from the basics of administration, budgeting, facilities management, organization, selection of materials, and staffing to explanations on how to promote information literacy and the value of digital tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Since the publication of the fourth edition of Administering the School Library Media Center in 2004, many changes have altered the landscape of school library administration: the implementation of NCLB legislation and the revision of AASL standards, just to mention two. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each devoted to a major topic in school library media management. This latest edition gives media specialists a roadmap for designing a school library that is functional and intellectually stimulating, while leading sources provide guidance for further research.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598848941
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
This is the most comprehensive textbook on school library administration available, now updated to include the latest standards and address new technologies. This reference text provides a complete instructional overview of the workings of the library media center—from the basics of administration, budgeting, facilities management, organization, selection of materials, and staffing to explanations on how to promote information literacy and the value of digital tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Since the publication of the fourth edition of Administering the School Library Media Center in 2004, many changes have altered the landscape of school library administration: the implementation of NCLB legislation and the revision of AASL standards, just to mention two. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each devoted to a major topic in school library media management. This latest edition gives media specialists a roadmap for designing a school library that is functional and intellectually stimulating, while leading sources provide guidance for further research.
Reference and Information Services
Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 083891568X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
Designed to complement every introductory library reference course, this is the perfect text for students and librarians looking to expand their personal reference knowledge, teaching failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Guided by a national advisory board of educators and practitioners, this thoroughly updated text expertly keeps up with new technologies and practices while remaining grounded in the basics of reference work. Chapters on fundamental concepts, major reference sources, and special topics provide a solid foundation; the text also offers fresh insight on core issues, including ethics, readers' advisory, information literacy, and other key aspects of reference librarianship;selecting and evaluating reference materials, with strategies for keeping up to date;assessing and improving reference services;guidance on conducting reference interviews with a range of different library users, including children and young adults;a new discussion of reference as programming;important special reference topics such as Google search, 24/7 reference, and virtual reference; anddelivering reference services across multiple platforms As librarians experience a changing climate for all information services professionals, in this book Cassell and Hiremath provide the tools needed to manage the ebb and flow of changing reference services in today's libraries.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 083891568X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
Designed to complement every introductory library reference course, this is the perfect text for students and librarians looking to expand their personal reference knowledge, teaching failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Guided by a national advisory board of educators and practitioners, this thoroughly updated text expertly keeps up with new technologies and practices while remaining grounded in the basics of reference work. Chapters on fundamental concepts, major reference sources, and special topics provide a solid foundation; the text also offers fresh insight on core issues, including ethics, readers' advisory, information literacy, and other key aspects of reference librarianship;selecting and evaluating reference materials, with strategies for keeping up to date;assessing and improving reference services;guidance on conducting reference interviews with a range of different library users, including children and young adults;a new discussion of reference as programming;important special reference topics such as Google search, 24/7 reference, and virtual reference; anddelivering reference services across multiple platforms As librarians experience a changing climate for all information services professionals, in this book Cassell and Hiremath provide the tools needed to manage the ebb and flow of changing reference services in today's libraries.
Resources in Education
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Fundamentals of Reference
Author: Carolyn M. Mulac
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838994903
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
An excellent training tool for both new and experienced staff, Fundamentals of Reference will quickly become your fundamental reference!
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838994903
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
An excellent training tool for both new and experienced staff, Fundamentals of Reference will quickly become your fundamental reference!