The Way It Was, The Way It Is: 85 Years of the "Guide to Reference Books.".

Dickinson, Donald C.

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The Way It Was, The Way It Is: 85 Years of the "Guide to Reference Books."

Dickinson, Donald C.

RQ, v27 n2 p220-25 Win 1987

This comparison of the most recent edition of the American Library Association's "Guide to Reference Books" with earlier editions discusses (1) purpose; (2) organization; (3) bibliographic description; (4) annotation style; (5) attempts to select major titles; (6) balance in subject disciplines; and (7) media sources and databases. (MES)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Editing, Editors, Library Materials, Reference Materials

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Book/Product Reviews; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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