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OverviewThe key ingredients for using a library effectively are outlined in this easy-to-use guide. Middle and high school students are provided with the basics on how a library is organized, how to find materials, and how to perform research to complete their homework assignments. Common core library reference sources are annotated to aid the user in finding the most useful resource, and a keyword index helps students connect homework and term paper subjects with the reference works most likely to supply the needed information. Librarians will find that his volume not only aids their student users in achieving more productive research results, but it is also a useful tool for developing their collections to fulfill their students' needs. Information on using the Internet and other electronic sources is also provided. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frank Ferro , Nolan LushingtonPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Greenwood Press Edition: Annotated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.704kg ISBN: 9780313301070ISBN 10: 0313301077 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 30 July 1998 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction An Introduction to the Library Researching Class Assignments Navigating the Library Where to Start More Sources of Information: Magazines and Newspapers, Indexes and Interlibrary Loan Using the Internet to Conduct Library Research Sample Library Searches Reference Sources by Topic The Arts Computers Economics and Business History and Biography Language and Literature Medical and Health Politics and Government Psychology Religion and Philosophy Science Sports Assignment Index to Reference Sources Guide to Homework Questions Appendix A: Dewey Decimal Classification Appendix B: Library of Congress Classification System Glossary Bibliography Title Index Subject IndexReviews... an excellent guide to basic library research for middle and senior high school students....This is a well-written book which should be required reading for middle and high-school students. -Reference & User Services Quarterly ... both up-to-date and exhaustive regarding the likely research needs of any secondary school student....Invaluable for students and a handy supplement for media specialists. -The Book Report ?...both up-to-date and exhaustive regarding the likely research needs of any secondary school student....Invaluable for students and a handy supplement for media specialists.?-The Book Report ?...an excellent guide to basic library research for middle and senior high school students....This is a well-written book which should be required reading for middle and high-school students.?-Reference & User Services Quarterly .,. both up-to-date and exhaustive regarding the likely research needs of any secondary school student....Invaluable for students and a handy supplement for media specialists. -The Book Report .,. an excellent guide to basic library research for middle and senior high school students....This is a well-written book which should be required reading for middle and high-school students. -Reference & User Services Quarterly .,. an excellent guide to basic library research for middle and senior high school students....This is a well-written book which should be required reading for middle and high-school students. -Reference & User Services Quarterly Author InformationFRANK FERRO is the Chief of Public Services at the Norwalk, Connecticut Public Library. He has served as a public librarian since 1977 and was head of the Information Department from 1987 to 1997. NOLAN LUSHINGTON is Associate Professor of Library Science at Southern Connecticut State University. He has worked as a library consultant for over 15 years and has published books on library design. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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