Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries

Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries
Author: Margaret I. Nicholas
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 215
Release: 1996-07
Genre:
ISBN: 0788131435

Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.

Walford's Guide to Reference Material

Walford's Guide to Reference Material
Author: Marilyn Mullay
Publisher: Library Association Publishing (UK)
Total Pages: 1068
Release: 1989
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

**** The British counterpart to Sheehy (in which it is recommended--and vice versa), distributed in the US by Unipub. Volume 3 completes the 5th edition with 8,833 entries (vol. 1:Science and technology, 1989, 5,995 entries; vol.2: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion, 1990, 7,166 entries). While the majority of items are reference books, Walford is a guide to reference material and therefore includes periodical articles, microforms, online, and CD-ROM sources. A special effort has been made to make sure the output of small and specialist presses is not neglected. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Autograph Prices Current (published Annually.)

Autograph Prices Current (published Annually.)
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1916
Genre: Autographs
ISBN:

Being a complete alphabetical and chronological record of all autograph letters, documents & manuscripts, sold by auction in London, with the date and place of sale, name of purchaser, and price of each lot, together with a comprehensive reference index.

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Generalia, language & literature, the arts

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Generalia, language & literature, the arts
Author: Albert John Walford
Publisher: Library Association Publishing (UK)
Total Pages: 1180
Release: 1993
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

This book has achieved international recognition as a reference tool and a "one-stop" daily information source. This new edition features many topics, and is indispensable to librarians and information professionals revising reference collections, etc.

Canadian Reference Sources

Canadian Reference Sources
Author: Mary E. Bond
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 1102
Release: 1996
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780774805650

In parallel columns of French and English, lists over 4,000 reference works and books on history and the humanities, breaking down the large divisions by subject, genre, type of document, and province or territory. Includes titles of national, provincial, territorial, or regional interest in every subject area when available. The entries describe the core focus of the book, its range of interest, scholarly paraphernalia, and any editions in the other Canadian language. The humanities headings are arts, language and linguistics, literature, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. Indexed by name, title, and French and English subject. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR