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Matley, Marcel B. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1973
The rationale for developing a phone book collection is discussed and the procedures for building the collection are outlined. (SM)
Descriptors: Information Sources, Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Library Services
2002
Identifying and describing hundreds of the most valuable and up-to-date references for smaller libraries and media centers, this book can help librarians build better reference collections and answer everyday reference questions with confidence. Approximately 500 titles have been selected from "American Reference Books Annual" (Libraries…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Information Sources, Libraries
Download full textNichols, Margaret Irby – 1994
The primary objective of this guide is to help librarians select adult services reference tools which cover many different topics, with special emphasis on recent social and technological changes. Arrangement is topical, with particular attention given to the following topics: AIDS, abortion, the environment, economic problems, the crisis in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Sources, Librarians, Library Collection Development
Wynar, Bohdan S., Ed. – 1998
This annual review source is designed to assist smaller libraries in the systematic selection of suitable reference materials for their collections. Approximately 500 unabridged reviews, written by over 250 practicing librarians and subject specialists, identify and describe the most useful and affordable reference sources available for small and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness
Wynar, Bohdan S., Ed. – 1997
This annual review source is a guide for libraries with limited budgets to finding the reference sources that best fit their needs and it also is a source for helping reference librarians advise patrons on information sources. More than 500 reviews, written by over 250 practicing librarians and subject specialists, identify and describe the most…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Budgets, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedMount, Ellis, Ed. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1989
Aspects of collection management of scientific and technical materials are discussed in 12 articles. Areas covered include academic science library collections; collection assessment of biotechnology literature; humanities and social science librarians in science-engineering libraries; editorial preparation of the "International Dictionary of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Sources, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures
Bopp, Richard E., Ed.; Smith, Linda C., Ed. – 1995
This document provides an overview of the concepts and processes behind reference services and the most important sources consulted in answering common reference questions. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with concepts and theory. It covers ethical aspects of reference service, the reference interview, the principles and goals of…
Descriptors: Ethics, Government Publications, Indexes, Information Services
