Download or read book American Reference Books Annual 2012 written by Shannon Graff Hysell and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual edition of American Reference Books Annual (ARBA) is an indispensable tool filled with practicing librarians' reviews of the latest reference materials. It enables libraries to build the strong reference collections their patrons need, no matter the size of the budget. American Reference Books Annual (ARBA) provides collection development and reference librarians with critical reviews of all print and online reference materials published in 2011, as well as some resources from 2010 and 2012. Reviews are written by practicing academic, public, and school librarians who are intimately familiar with the needs of libraries and ideally suited to discerning both positive and negative aspects of each resource, including eBooks, electronic databases, and free reference websites. The 2012 edition is organized into four main parts: General Works, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Science and Technology. Topical chapters are arranged alphabetically within each section. Unlike many other reference review sources, ARBA comprehensively covers all materials that will be relevant for academic, public, and school libraries, as well as professional tools that can be used by librarians in these fields. - All reviews are written specifically for this volume - Each entry offers complete bibliographic information, including publisher, copyright date, pricing information, and ISBN - An author/title index is included in addition to a comprehensive subject index

Download or read book American Reference Books Annual written by Shannon Graff Hysell and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARBA's critical reviews of the latest reference resources will help all types of librarians build a strong reference collection for their library, no matter the size of their budget. Each year, the American Reference Books Annual provides collection development and reference librarians with high-quality, critical reviews of recently published print and online reference materials. This 2013 edition covers materials that were published in 2012, with additional coverage of selected resources from 2011 and 2013 as well. These reviews are written by practicing academic, public, and school librarians--informed individuals well versed in review writing. This book is an essential resource for collection development librarians in academic, public, and school libraries. Comprising four main parts--General Works, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Science and Technology--topical chapters are arranged alphabetically within each section, enabling users to quickly find the information they're seeking. Coverage extends beyond reference titles to also include academic, general, and children's reference sources, with each entry fairly highlighting both positive and negative attributes of the publication. - Provides reviews of a wide spectrum of resources, including print resources, eBooks, subscription databases, and free reference websites - Presents both positive and negative aspects of each resource, allowing users to make their own decisions about the source based on their patrons' needs - Supplies critical, timely reviews written by experienced, practicing librarians working in the field - Enables users to make the best decisions for their budgets by offering reviews that compare the title under evaluation with other resources already available

Download or read book American Reference Books Annual written by Juneal M. Chenoweth and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read professional, fair reviews by practicing academic, public, and school librarians and subject-area specialists that will enable you to make the best choices from among the latest reference resources. This newest edition of American Reference Books Annual (ARBA) provides librarians with insightful, critical reviews of print and electronic reference resources released or updated in 2017-2018, as well as some from 2019 that were received in time for review in the publication. By using this invaluable guide to consider both the positive and negative aspects of each resource, librarians can make informed decisions about which new reference resources are most appropriate for their collections and their patrons' needs. Collection development librarians who are working with limited budgets—as is the case in practically every library today—will be able to maximize the benefit from their monetary resources by selecting what they need most for their collection, while bypassing materials that bring limited value to their specific environment.

Download or read book Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium sized Libraries and Media Centers written by Shannon Graff Hysell and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to deliver high quality, critical reviews of the latest reference materials for libraries on limited budgets, this invaluable book will help collection development librarians in smaller libraries identify the most highly recommended resources from 2011–2012. An indispensable tool for libraries constrained by limited budgets, Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers: 2012 Edition, Volume 32 will continue, as previous editions have, to unerringly guide librarians in choosing the best new materials for their collections. An alternative to the more expansive 2012 American Reference Books Annual, from which it draws its high-quality reviews, this volume is specifically designed for reference librarians working in collection development at smaller college libraries, K–12 school libraries, or public libraries. The always-dependable reviews are written by librarians with subject expertise, and both positive and negative comments are retained to enable users to select products that fit their specific needs. Content is divided into four main categories: general reference works, social sciences, humanities, and science and technology. Reviews are broken down into reference type, alphabetically arranged within subject headings.

Download or read book American Reference Books Annual written by Bohdan S. Wynar and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1970- issued in 2 vols.: v. 1, General reference, social sciences, history, economics, business; v. 2, Fine arts, humanities, science and engineering.

Download or read book Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium sized Libraries and Media Centers 2012 written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alternative to the more expansive 2012 American Reference Books Annual, from which it draws its high-quality reviews, this volume is specifically designed for reference librarians working in collection development at smaller college libraries, K-12 school libraries, or public libraries. The always-dependable reviews are written by librarians with subject expertise, and both positive and negative comments are retained to enable users to select products that fit their specific needs. Content is divided into four main categories: general reference works, social sciences, humanities, and science and technology. Reviews are broken down into reference type, alphabetically arranged within subject headings.

Download or read book Reference and Information Services written by Kay Ann Cassell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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Download or read book Introduction to the Library and Information Professions written by Roger C. Greer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book prepares readers for a changing profession in the library and information field, presenting a holistic approach that examines theories and models and utilizes creative problem-solving strategies. In this rapidly changing, knowledge-based society, library and information professionals require a broad understanding of the profession. Introduction to the Library and Information Professions, Second Edition presents a toolbox of models that enable this essential understanding for undergraduate and graduate students in library and information science programs as well as practicing professionals seeking continuing education. The materials in this second edition reflect the latest trends in the library and information profession, including services and issues that stem from new advances in technology. The authors present "big picture" information that will allow readers to better plan and implement client-entered services, discussing topics such as the life cycle of information, the role of library and information professionals as change agents, models of information transfer, the national information infrastructure, and important trends and developments. The contents provide readers with clear guidance and a carefully explained rationale for lifelong careers as information professionals.

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Download or read book Index to American Reference Books Annual 1990 1994 written by D Aviva Rothschild and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1994-07-15 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **** The annuals, to which this is the index, are cited in Sheehy and BCL3. This five-year index gives access to 8771 reviews of references reviewed in ARBA, volumes 16 through 20. **** American Reference Books Annual (ARBA) is an essential tool, not only for libraries, but for reference book publishers as well (we at Book News would not be without it), and is cited in BCL3, Sheehy, and Walford. This five-year cumulative index provides access by subject, title, and author to reviews of the 9,284 reference works covered in the last five volumes of ARBA. In addition to being used to locate reviews, the index also serves as an anlytical tool for collection evaluation and development and acquisitions. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium sized Libraries and Media Centers written by ABC-CLIO, LLC and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As it does each year, this invaluable, eagerly awaited guide will light the way for collection development specialists in smaller public, college, and school libraries, enabling them to easily identify the best, most affordable, and most appropriate new reference materials in any field. Featuring 550 titles chosen from the 2013 edition of the larger American Reference Books Annual, this volume caters to smaller libraries that must ensure every dollar of their often-limited budget is wisely invested. To help them do that, the editor has selected only titles that are highly reviewed, have a low price point, and will appeal to a broad audience. The book presents high-quality, critical reviews of 2012 reference products, both print and online, suitable for small college libraries, medium-sized and small public libraries, and school libraries. Chapters are arranged in four major subdivisions: General Reference, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Science and Technology. Within each, reviews are further divided by form: bibliography, biography, handbooks and yearbooks, and so on. Each review is written by a librarian working in the field and can be trusted to be accurate and fair. Each indicates the type of library or libraries for which the work is appropriate.

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Reference written by Carolyn Mulac and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-in-one “Reference reference” you’ve been waiting for, this invaluable book offers a concise introduction to reference sources and services for a variety of readers, from library staff members who are asked to work in the reference department to managers and others who wish to familiarize themselves with this important area of librarianship. Written in an accessible style and designed for everyday use, it presents an overview of the basic tools and techniques of reference work, including “Reference Services,” a section addressing such important topics as telephone reference, the reference interview, and electronic reference “Reference Sources,” chapters which focus on types of reference tools, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, handbooks, and almanacs Appendixes with key documents prepared by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) and an annotated bibliography An excellent training tool for both new and experienced staff, Fundamentals of Reference will quickly become your fundamental reference!

Download or read book Selecting Materials for Library Collections written by Linda S Katz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies and tools to help you plan, build, and maintain your library collection! Selecting Materials for Library Collections takes you step-by-step through the process of planning, building, and maintaining a quality library collection. This up-to-date guide addresses the interests and concerns of academic and public libraries with expert advice on budgets, policies, and planning. The book examines print, non-print, and Internet selection resources, including the OCLC WorldCat Database and ACQNET-L. You’ll find valuable information you can apply right away to help you keep any collection relevant and up-to-date! Selecting Materials for Library Collections provides the tools you need to keep your library collection current. Seasoned experts share their thoughts on how to analyze your users’ expectations and then provide them with the materials they need. The contributors also examine the selection aids that they use in their own acquisitions work and then look at how to achieve a balanced collection that efficiently serves their clients’ needs. Supplementary reading lists and extensive bibliographies provide you with additional resources. Selecting Materials for Library Collections presents the latest information on: using print, non-print, and Internet selection resources such as OCLC WorldCat database and ACQNET-L initial collection assessment and decision making collection tool evaluations acquiring international core titles the New Thought movement approval plans—set-up, maintenance, and evaluation the newest technology for media selection specialized library collections in music, art, business, economics, health, sports, leisure, and more

Download or read book Fundamentals of Managing Reference Collections written by Carol A. Singer and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important new book will help librarians make better reference decisions, aligned to customer needs and expectations, especially significant with today’s limited budgets.