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
Copyright
Copyright © 2014, American Library Association
Publisher
American Library Association
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
eCommons Citation
Jack O'Gorman, Barbara M. Bibel, and Carolyn M. Mulak (2014).
General Reference. Reference Sources for Small and Medium‐Sized Libraries.
, 1-15
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/roesch_fac/45
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