The third edition (1986) was cited in ARBA 1987 . The present revised and updated edition provides evaluative annotations which describe the content, organization, and special features of 2,280 works, note strengths and weaknesses, compare similar titles, cite reviews, and provide price and edition information. Reference sources in electronic format, such as CD-ROM, are included. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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This updated edition is a comprehensive guide to current reference materials for school media centres. The 54 subject categories include recommended reference resources in all curricular areas and for many extracurricular interests. Over 2000 entries provide for a wide range of subjects, age and reading levels, styles of presentation, depths of information and prices. Evaluative annotations stress the strengths and weaknesses of each work, compare similar available titles, cite reviews in journals, and provide price and edition information. The guide also provides extensive coverage of general review journals; print, nonprint, and microcomputer software selection aids; library organisations; and media skills materials.
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