Introduction to Reference Work: Basic Information Sources. Vol. 1. 7th ed.

Katz, William A.

ISBN 10: 0070342776 / ISBN 13: 9780070342774

Published by Blacklick, Ohio, U.S.A.: McGraw-Hill College, 1996

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hardback in fine condition. 7th edition, Volume 1. Seller Inventory # 65367

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to Reference Work: Basic ...

Publisher: Blacklick, Ohio, U.S.A.: McGraw-Hill College

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

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Synopsis:

This noted reference resource is an easy to understand presentation of the impact of the electronic age upon the reference services, and the tools employed, such as CD-ROMs and the Internet. New chapter on electronic network services and document delivery.

From the Publisher:

1. Awarded the American Library Association prize, this current and easy to understand guide continues to set the standard for library references.

2. Text features a complete introduction to all reference sources and forms - both electronic and print.

3. Each chapter ends with ôSuggested Readings,ö which librarians frequently use to acquaint themselves with the most current thinking.

1. Completely updated and rewritten, the primary focus of the Seventh Edition is now on electronic formats, problems, and solutions.

2. Volume 1 provides an extensive discussion on the information highway in Chapter 1, ôReference Librarians on the Information Highway,ö and a detailed description of the internet in Chapter 2, ôThe Electronic Library.ö

3. Volume 2 features several new chapters - ôThe Age of Electronic Informationö (Ch.2) that includes coverage of desktop publishing, copyright issues, and evaluation information concerning databases; ôThe Internet and Reference Servicesö (Ch.4) that includes coverage on access and searching, cost and management, and key terms; and ôDocument Delivery and Interlibrary Loansö (Ch.5) that includes coverage of the electronic book and off-site document delivery.