Handbook Of Reference Sources And Services

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Reference Service And Sources

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Author : C.K. Sharma
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Release Date : 2006

Reference Service And Sources written by C.K. Sharma and has been published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Information resources categories.

The Rapid Developments In Computer Technology, Telecommunications, Printing Reprography, Etc. Have Important Implications For The Provision Of Information By Libraries To Their Users. Great Advances Have Been Made In The Automation Of Indexing And Abstracting Services. Despite Such Advances And Technological Impacts, The Actual Search Process And The End Result Remain The Same As In The Traditional Approach. Hence, The Significance Of Reference Sources And Services Cannot Be Overemphasised. The Reference Service Offered By The Libraries Enables The Readers To Obtain The Required Information From The Huge Collection Of Libraries In No Time. The Book Is Structured Into Two Parts. The First Part Acquaints The Readers With The Purpose, Functions And Kinds Of Reference Service; Qualities And Duties Of A Reference Librarian; Varied Sections In The Libraries; Reference Service In Public, Academic And Special Libraries; Sources And Classification Of Information, And Reference Queries.Part Ii Of The Book Is Devoted To Reference Sources. Beginning With The Evaluation Of Reference Sources, It Includes A Detailed Study On Directories, Bibliographies, Encyclopaedias, Biographies, Maps And Atlases, Dictionaries, Gazetteers And Guide Books.It Is Hoped That The Present Book Will Prove Useful For All Library Users. While The Teachers, Researchers And Students Of Library Science Will Find It Indispensable, The Reference Librarians Are Expected To Acquire Additional Skills Through This Book Which Shall Stand Them In Good Stead In The Technological Environment.

Handbook Of Reference Sources And Services For Small And Medium Sized Libraries

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Author : Margaret Irby Nichols
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994

Handbook Of Reference Sources And Services For Small And Medium Sized Libraries written by Margaret Irby Nichols and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Readers' advisory services categories.

Handbook Of Reference Sources And Services For Small And Medium Sized Libraries

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Author : Margaret I. Nicholas
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 1996-07

Handbook Of Reference Sources And Services For Small And Medium Sized Libraries written by Margaret I. Nicholas and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

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.

Handbook Of Reference Sources And Services

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Author : BPI Information Services
language : en
Publisher: Bpi Information Services
Release Date : 1994-01-01

Handbook Of Reference Sources And Services written by BPI Information Services and has been published by Bpi Information Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-01 with categories.

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.

Reference And Online Services Handbook

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Author : William A. Katz
language : en
Publisher: New York : Neal-Schuman
Release Date : 1986

Reference And Online Services Handbook written by William A. Katz and has been published by New York : Neal-Schuman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Survey of policy statements pertaining to reference work in academic, school and public librarys in the USA and Canada - includes questionnaires used in information retrieval.

Information Sources Services And Systems

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Author : GURDEV SINGH
language : en
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Release Date : 2013-01-10

Information Sources Services And Systems written by GURDEV SINGH and has been published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Reference and information services are considered an important activity of a modern library. This comprehensive and student-friendly book discusses in detail different types of information and reference sources and services, such as encyclopaedias, directories, yearbooks, dictionaries, geographical sources, biographical sources, statistical sources and handbooks. The book is organised into four parts. Part I deals with various types of information sources such as documentary and non-documentary sources. Part II discusses different types of reference services, organisation of reference section and the role of the librarian in the digital age. Part III describes the wide range of information service such as Current Awareness Service (CAS) and Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI). Part IV provides an overview of important information systems such as National Information System for Science and Technology (NISSAT) and International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS). The book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of library science. Besides, it will also be very useful for librarians, information scientists, and information professionals. Salient Features Deals with both theoretical and practical aspects of information sources and services. Discusses various types of information sources and services keeping in view the latest trends and developments in the field. Presents the concepts related to information sources and services in a systematic and accessible way.

Walford S Guide To Reference Material Social And Historical Sciences Philosophy And Religion

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Author : Albert John Walford
language : en
Publisher: London : Library Association Publishing
Release Date : 1996

Walford S Guide To Reference Material Social And Historical Sciences Philosophy And Religion written by Albert John Walford and has been published by London : Library Association Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Reference categories.

This new edition of Volume II (last published in 1994) has been extensively expanded and revised in all areas. Fully updated, the new edition includes major changes and covers a span of topics from archaeology through medieval history to statistics. It includes philosophy, psychology, religion, social sciences, geography, biology and history. All areas have been completely updated with additional material in economics, business and management.

Ala Handbook Of Organization And Membership Directory

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Author : American Library Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993

Ala Handbook Of Organization And Membership Directory written by American Library Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Librarians categories.

Books And Pamphlets On Library Work

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Author : American Library Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964

Books And Pamphlets On Library Work written by American Library Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with categories.

Reference And Information Services

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Author : Melissa A. Wong
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2024-08-22

Reference And Information Services written by Melissa A. Wong and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-22 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Written as a textbook for LIS students taking reference courses, this fully updated and revised seventh edition of Reference and Information Services: An Introduction also serves as a helpful handbook for practitioners to refamiliarize themselves with particular types and formats of sources and to refresh their knowledge on specific service topics. The first section grounds the rest of the textbook with an overview of the foundations of reference and an introduction to the theories, values, and standards that guide reference service. The second section provides an overview of reference services and techniques for service provision, establishing a foundation of knowledge on reference service and extending ethical and social justice perspectives. The third part offers an overview of the information life cycle and dissemination of information, followed by an in-depth examination of information sources by type as well as by broad subject areas. Finally, the concluding section guides the reader through the process of developing and maintaining their own vision of reference practice. This textbook is essential reading for all preservice and working librarians, particularly those concerned with ethical and social justice perspectives on reference work.