Best Reference Books, 1986-1990

Best Reference Books, 1986-1990
Author: G. Kim Dority
Publisher: Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 576
Release: 1992
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Aiming to be useful for identifying gaps in core reference collections, for filling out a particular subject area, for determining what to weed out and what to keep, and for checking for new editions and related materials, this bibliography should be a handy reference for all information professionals seeking to build up a quality reference collection. Approximately 1,000 entries have been culled from the more than 8,500 entries appearing in ARBA 1987-1991, covering reference titles with imprints of 1986-1990. Titles have been chosen on the basis of their usefulness to practising librarians. The lengthy reviews have been updated and in some instances, completely rewritten to reflect new editions, with expanded coverage, additional citations to published reviews, and price changes.

Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries

Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries
Author: Jovian Lang
Publisher:
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1992
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This classified annotated bibliography updates the standard sources needed by most small and medium-sized libraries for answering reference questions and improving collections. The brief, succinct annotations provide complete ordering information, which may make this a valuable tool for busy librarians.

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.

Guides to Library Collection Development

Guides to Library Collection Development
Author: John Thomas Gillespie
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 464
Release: 1994-08-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Intended to enhance collection development in school, public, and college libraries, this volume lists and annotates approximately 1,500 significant bibliographies published from 1985 through 1993, with some earlier but still useful publications. Annotations indicate scope of the work, size (often the number of entries), kinds of material included, purpose, arrangement, nature of entries, indexes, special features, and a recommendation. Author, title, and subject indexes provide easy access to the entries. With its deep and comprehensive coverage, this work will help not only in the process of selecting and acquiring materials for the library but also in the process of identification of items for reference, readers' advisory, interlibrary loan, and collection evaluation.

The International Writings of Bohdan S. Wynar, 1949-1992

The International Writings of Bohdan S. Wynar, 1949-1992
Author: Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1993
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Of special interest to scholars of Eastern European studies and library science, this bibliography contains more than 2000 entries that identify and describe the published works of Bohdan S. Wynar. Included are books in several languages, articles, surveys, bibliographic notes and appended reviews of the works.

Catalogue of Meteorites Reference Book with CD-ROM

Catalogue of Meteorites Reference Book with CD-ROM
Author: Monica M. Grady
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 712
Release: 2000-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521663038

Essential reference for all interested in meteorites; includes a searchable CD-ROM with greatly expanded information.