Crash Course in Reference

Name: Crash Course in Reference
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ISBN: 9781591584636

ISBN-10: 1591584639

ISBN-13: 9781591584636

Edition: 2008

Authors: Charlotte Ford

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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.

Book details

List price: $50.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 4/30/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 156
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.33" tall
Weight: 0.990



Preface


Acknowledgments



What is reference service?



Communicating with your patrons



Building and maintaining a reference collection



Searching print and electronic sources



Finding books: Library catalogs and bibliographies



Finding articles: Indexes and databases



Finding background information and definitions: Encyclopedias and dictionaries



Finding facts fast: Ready reference



Using the Web to reach your patrons and help them find information



Reference ethics and reference policies



Networking with other libraries and librarians



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