Author : Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 37,67 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1555708595
Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.
Author : Elizabeth Connor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 12,77 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 078902957X
An Introduction to Reference Services in Academic Libraries is a comprehensive textbook that presents compelling case studies and thought-provoking essays that teach the principles of reference services. Eighteen authorities from private and public academic libraries around the United States offer unique perspectives and solid information in an active learning format that requires students to think and learn. The book provides a stimulating starting point for those learning about planning, managing, and evaluating reference services. Each chapter is thoroughly referenced, and many have charts and activities to help spark student engagement in the learning process. Over 30 tables and figures make complex information easy to access and understand.
Author : Lesley S. J. Farmer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,45 MB
Release : 2014
Category : School libraries
ISBN : 9780810887183
In Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library, one of America's premier school library educators covers the A-Z of both reference and information services for today's library. Lesley Farmer discusses everything from teaching students how to use sources to both in-person and virtual reference service.
Author : Kate Adler
Publisher :
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781634000512
"Explores the praxis, history and practice of reference librarianship in the context of social justice"--
Author : Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher : ALA Neal-Schuman
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 33,65 MB
Release : 2011-05-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781555707408
This practical guide teaches failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Information on more than 300 sources has been updated to provide you high quality information.
Author : Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher :
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 13,14 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Specifies the top resources in major subject areas and genres and shows students how to approach the reference transaction by matching specific types of questions to the best available resources regardless of format.
Author : Meghan Harper
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 26,31 MB
Release : 2018-05-31
Category :
ISBN : 9780838916421
Author : William A. Katz
Publisher :
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 24,64 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Author : William A. Katz
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 34,35 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Basic Information Services, Volume I of Introduction to Reference Work, explains the basic reference processes and sources of information in today's libraries. It is a tool for understanding and mastering basic reference forms, no matter how they're packaged. This eighth edition is virtually all new, reflecting the easy accessibility of electronic databases on the Internet.Its companion, Volume II, Reference Services and Reference Processes, introduces the sophisticated and imaginative aspects of the complete reference process. It discusses the ongoing and important changes and developments in information technologies, particularly the role of the Internet in the reference process.
Author : Linda S Katz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 32,79 MB
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1317951271
Library authorities address the increasing significance of reference services and the increasing need for evaluation of those services to further ensure professionalism and efficiency.
