Introduction to Reference Work: Basic information sourcesThis standard textbook, divided into two volumes, Basic Information Sources and Reference Processes, covers all aspects of reference sources and services. The Seventh edition is totally updated and places new emphasis on electronic resources (CD-ROM, online, and Internet/WWW). Katz predicts that "in a decade most reference works will be electronic format" and in this edition print is secondary. |
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REFERENCE WORK | 4 |
INFORMATION SOURCES | 11 |
UNIVERSAL AND NATIONAL | 43 |
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