Download or read book Kister s Best Dictionaries for Adults Young People written by Kenneth Kister and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1992-02-03 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter which specific needs you have in a dictionary, every question associated with dictionaries and dictionary purchasing is addressed in Kister's Best Dictionaries for Adults and Young People. The book features the author's authoritative reviews and expert commentary as he evaluates 300 separate publications.
Download or read book Reference and Information Services written by Kay Ann Cassell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the ongoing flood of misinformation to the swift changes occasioned by the pandemic, a myriad of factors is spurring our profession to rethink reference services. Luckily, this classic text is back in a newly overhauled edition that thoughtfully addresses the evolving reference landscape. Designed to complement every introductory library reference course, Cassell and Hiremath's book also serves as the perfect resource to guide current practitioners in their day-to-day work. It teaches failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Guided by a national advisory board of educators and experts, this thoroughly updated text presents chapters covering fundamental concepts, major reference sources, and special topics while also offering fresh insights on timely issues, including a basic template for the skills required and expectations demanded of the reference librarian; the pandemic’s effect on reference services and how the ingenuity employed by libraries in providing remote and virtual reference is here to stay; a new chapter dedicated to health information, with a special focus on health equity and information sources; selecting and evaluating reference materials, with strategies for keeping up to date; a heightened emphasis on techniques for evaluating sources for misinformation and ways to give library users the tools to discern facts vs. “fake facts”; reference as programming, readers’ advisory services, developmentally appropriate material for children and young adults, and information literacy; evidence-based guidance on handling microaggressions in reference interactions, featuring discussions of cultural humility and competence alongside recommended resources on implicit bias; managing, assessing, and improving reference services; and the future of information and reference services, encapsulating existing models, materials, and services to project possible evolutions in the dynamic world of reference
Download or read book Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium Sized Libraries written by Margaret I. Nicholas and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1996-07 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Lexicography Dictionaries compilers critics and users written by R. R. K. Hartmann and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Young Adult Literature and Nonprint Materials written by Millicent Lenz and published by Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descriptions and critical assessments of more than 600 books, magazines, and databases for the selection of print and nonprint resources.
Download or read book Dictionaries for Adults and Children written by Rashelle S. Karp and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fundamentals of Reference written by Carolyn M. Mulac and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent training tool for both new and experienced staff, Fundamentals of Reference will quickly become your fundamental reference!
Download or read book The Bloomsbury Companion To Lexicography written by Howard Jackson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bloomsbury Companion to Lexicography offers the definitive guide to a key area of linguistic study. Each companion is a comprehensive reference resource featuring an overview of key topics, research areas, new directions and a manageable guide to beginning or developing research in the field. Lexicography, as the practice of compiling dictionaries, has a long tradition that has been, for much of the time, largely independent of linguistics. The direct influence of linguistics on lexicography goes back around 50 years, though longer in the case of learners' dictionaries. The present volume aims to reflect on the research that has been and is being done in lexicography and to point the way forward. It tackles, among other topics, the critique of dictionaries in the electronic medium, the future of historical lexicography in the electronic mode with special reference to the online Oxford English Dictionary, and e-lexicography in general.
Download or read book Reference and Information Services written by Richard E. Bopp and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting the dramatic changes shaped by rapidly developing technologies over the past six years, this new fourth edition of Reference and Information Services takes the introduction to reference sources and services significantly beyond the content of the first three editions. In Part I, Concepts and Processes, chapters have been revised and updated to reflect new ideas and methods in the provision of reference service in an era when many users have access to the Web. In Part II, Information Sources and Their Use, discussion of each source type has been updated to encompass key resources in print and on the Web, where an increasing number of freely available sources join those purchased or licensed by libraries. A number of new authors are contributors to this new edition, bringing to their chapters their experience as teachers of reference and as practitioners in different types of libraries. Discussions of services in Part I integrate digital reference as appropriate to each topic, such as how to conduct a reference interview online using instant messaging. Boxes interspersed in the text are used to present scenarios for discussion, to highlight key concepts, or to present excerpts from important documents. Discussions of sources in Part II place more emphasis on designing effective search strategies using both print and digital resources. The chapter on selection and evaluation of sources addresses the changing nature of reference collections and how to evaluate new types of sources. Each chapter concludes with an updated list of additional readings to guide further study. A new companion website will provide links to Web-accessible readings and resources as well as additional scenarios for discussion and example search strategies to supplement those presented in the text.
Download or read book The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook written by Rebecca Rupp and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 1998 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists all the resources needed to create a balanced curriculum for homeschooling--from preschool to high school level.
Download or read book Kister s Best Encyclopedias written by Kenneth F. Kister and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1994 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume evaluates over 160 general, and over 400 subject-specific, encyclopaedias, including recent electronic packages. This new edition features concise reviews, comparison charts, and a directory of publishers and suppliers.
Download or read book The Bloomsbury Handbook of Lexicography written by Howard Jackson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive guide to the long tradition of lexicography, this handbook is a rigorous and systematic overview of the field and its recent developments. Featuring key topics, research areas, new directions and a manageable guide to beginning and developing research in the field, this one-volume reference provides both a survey of current research and more practical guidance for advanced study. Fully updated and revised to take account of recent developments, in particular innovations in digital technology and online lexicography, this second edition features: - 6 new chapters, covering metalexicography, lexicography for Asian languages, lexicography for endangered and minority languages, onomasiological lexicography, collaborative lexicography, and internet dictionaries - Thoroughly revised chapters on learner dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries and future directions, alongside a significantly updated third part on 'New Directions in Lexicography', accounting for innovations in digital lexicography - An expanded glossary of key terms and an updated annotated bibliography Identifying and describing the central concepts associated with lexicography and its main branches of study, The Bloomsbury Handbook of Lexicography demonstrates the direct influence of linguistics on the development of the field and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this area.
Download or read book Dictionaries for Adults and Children written by Rashelle S. Karp and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 1991 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two articles from Reference Books Bulletin are presented here. The first, Desk Dictionaries, by Rashelle Karp, discusses points to consider when selecting a dictionary and reviews nine desk/college dictionaries, arranged by the publisher's files on which they are based.
Download or read book Language in the Real World written by Susan J. Behrens and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-13 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Language in the Real World challenges traditional approaches to linguistics to provide an innovative introduction to the subject. By first examining the real world applications of core areas of linguistics and then addressing the theory behind these applications, this text offers an inductive, illustrative, and interactive overview for students. Key areas covered include animal communication, phonology, language variation, gender and power, lexicography, translation, forensic linguistics, language acquisition, ASL, and language disorders. Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, is introduced by boxed notes listing the key points covered and features an author’s note to readers that situates the chapter in its real world context. Activities and pointers for further study and reading are also integrated into the chapters and an end of text glossary is provided to aid study. Professors and students will benefit from the interactive Companion Website that includes a student section featuring comments and hints on the chapter exercises within the book, a series of flash cards to test knowledge and further reading and links to key resources. Material for professors includes essay and multiple choice questions based on each chapter and additional general discussion topics. Language in the Real World shows that linguistics can be appreciated, studied, and enjoyed by actively engaging real world applications of linguistic knowledge and principles and will be essential reading for students with an interest in language. Visit the Companion Website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/languagerealworld
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