Kister's Best Dictionaries for Adults & Young People

Kister's Best Dictionaries for Adults & Young People
Author: Kenneth Kister
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 470
Release: 1992-02-03
Genre: Education
ISBN:

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.

Reference and Information Services

Reference and Information Services
Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2013
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1555708595

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.

Reference and Information Services

Reference and Information Services
Author: Richard E. Bopp
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 768
Release: 2011-05-23
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1598848178

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.

The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook

The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook
Author: Rebecca Rupp
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Total Pages: 882
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0609801090

Lists all the resources needed to create a balanced curriculum for homeschooling--from preschool to high school level.

Kister's Best Encyclopedias

Kister's Best Encyclopedias
Author: Kenneth F. Kister
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1994
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

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.

Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries

Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries
Author: Margaret I. Nicholas
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 215
Release: 1996-07
Genre:
ISBN: 0788131435

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.

Fundamentals of Reference

Fundamentals of Reference
Author: Carolyn M. Mulac
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2012-07-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838994903

An excellent training tool for both new and experienced staff, Fundamentals of Reference will quickly become your fundamental reference!

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Lexicography

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Lexicography
Author: Howard Jackson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2022-02-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1350181722

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.