The Reviewing of Foreign Language Reference Books: A Woeful Inadequacy.

Dickinson, Donald C.

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ERIC Number: EJ464288

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Reviewing of Foreign Language Reference Books: A Woeful Inadequacy.

Dickinson, Donald C.

RQ, v32 n3 p373-80 Spr 1993

Describes results of a survey of members of the Association of Research Libraries that was conducted to determine what procedures are followed to obtain current reference books in foreign languages and to assess the libraries' satisfaction with those procedures. Standing order plans are discussed, and proposals to improve reviewing sources are suggested. (eight references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Book Reviews, Higher Education, Library Material Selection, Library Materials, Library Surveys, Questionnaires, Reference Materials, Research Libraries, Satisfaction, Second Languages, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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