Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2014

Publication Source

Reference Sources for Small and Medium‐Sized Libraries

Abstract

This chapter stands out from the other chapters in this book. Whereas chapters 2-19 are arranged by subject, this one is a general reference resource guide. It includes almanacs, bibliographies, and guides to the literature, biographical sources (formerly a stand-alone chapter), general-purpose databases, and Internet search sites. Library search tools such as discovery layers are also described here. The Internet continues to have a huge impact on reference services. Some of that influence is via search interfaces like Oxford Reference or general databases like Academic Search Complete. It can also be seen with Internet sources that go beyond the library, like Google Search or Facebook. This chapter hopes to guide reference librarians by describing these changes.

Inclusive pages

1-15

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-8389-1212-6

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

The document available for download is provided with permission from the publisher. Permission documentation is on file.

To read the entire book, visit a library or the publisher's website.

Publisher

American Library Association

Place of Publication

Chicago, IL


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