In spring semester 2009, two of the authors taught LIB 5020--Information Sources & Services to graduate library science students at Appalachian State University. The course covers information seeking patterns and provides an overview of reference services. The course is also designed to examine and evaluate library reference materials and…

There is no common basis for determining what constitutes the literature of a subject. Although knowledge exists on the bibliometric and documentation characteristics of many subjects, library schools continue to teach basic reference sources in large groups of subject areas. Four criteria for determining the scope of subject literature are…

A bibliography of audiovisual materials to be used for library education and instruction is presented for the years 1968 to 1973. Materials include films, filmstrips, kits, phonodiscs, tapes, cassettes, and charts. Each item is accompanied by a review from one of nine authoritative review sources. In addition to the main alphabetical listing there…

The twenty-first edition of the Bowker Annual serves as an almanac, handbook, and fact finder for the library and publishing fields. The first section, "Reports from National Associations and Agencies," summarizes the 1975 activities of 14 organizations. The second part, "Developments in Librarianship and Publishing," features articles on the…

A bibliography is presented which covers the areas of library education; library science research; educational research; curriculum planning; teaching methods; various uses of media; school libraries and media centers; social science research; educational societies, associations, and research bureaus; and accreditation. Types of materials cited…

This book provides an introduction to single staff information services, or SOLO librarianship. SOLO librarians are usually found in corporate libraries, private companies, small public libraries, museums, schools, churches or synagogues, prisons, law firms, hospitals or special libraries with specialized or limited materials and services with…