Crash Course in Reference

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

This introductory book is a basic review of reference services in public libraries. It includes tips on locating resources in both print and online formats, makes suggestions for purchases and maintenance of the reference collection, reviews the ethical aspects of providing information to all patrons, and provides information on how to join a network of reference librarians who can assist you when you cannot find an answer.A basic explanation of reference services for those with little formal LIS training working in small rural libraries or others who have been working in other areas and wish to brush up on their skills, this author provides an introduction to reference services including search strategies.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-04-30
Mått:217 x 279 x 9 mm
Vikt:432 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Crash Course
Antal sidor:156
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781591584636

Utforska kategorier

Referensverk och tvärvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Charlotte Ford is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. She holds a BA degree from Earlham College and a MLS and PhD from Indiana University. She has reference library experience in Bogota, Colombia and Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama.

Recensioner i media

". . . a complete guidebook for librarians in keeping and maintaining a reference collection. Focusing on using resources to find the best and most efficient books on every subject, and information on finding the answer when it continues to elude ones search, Crash Course in Reference is a top pick for any librarian trying to make their collection the best possible." - Midwest Book Review

Innehållsförteckning

Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: What is reference service? Chapter 2: Communicating with your patrons Chapter 3: Building and maintaining a reference collection Chapter 4: Searching print and electronic sources Chapter 5: Finding books: Library catalogs and bibliographies Chapter 6: Finding articles: Indexes and databases Chapter 7: Finding background information and definitions: Encyclopedias and dictionaries Chapter 8: Finding facts fast: Ready reference Chapter 9: Using the Web to reach your patrons and help them find information Chapter 10. Reference ethics and reference policies Chapter 11. Networking with other libraries and librarians Chapter 12. For more information...