Crash Course in Reference

Paperback Engels 2008 9781591584636
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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.

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ISBN13:9781591584636
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:156
Uitgever:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

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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...

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