| Crash Course in Reference Contributor(s): Ford, Charlotte (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591584639 ISBN-13: 9781591584636 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $49.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
| Dewey: 025.52 |
| LCCN: 2007052948 |
| Series: Crash Course |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 8.48" W x 10.9" (1.00 lbs) 156 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This introductory book is a basic review of reference services in public libraries. It includes tips on locating resources in both print and online formats, makes suggestions for purchases and maintenance of the reference collection, reviews the ethical aspects of providing information to all patrons, and provides information on how to join a network of reference librarians who can assist you when you cannot find an answer. A basic explanation of reference services for those with little formal LIS training working in small rural libraries or others who have been working in other areas and wish to brush up on their skills, this author provides an introduction to reference services including search strategies. |