R R Bowker S American Library Directory Resource Guide

A feast for all food writers, The Resource Guide for Food Writers is a comprehensive guide to finding everything there is to know about food, how to write about it and how to get published. An educator at the Culinary Institute of America, Gary Allen has compiled an amazing handbook for anyone who wants to learn more about food and share that knowledge with others. Including a foreword by Mr. Tim Ryan, Senior Vice President of the Culinary Institute of America, this multifaceted guide teaches readers how to: * find appropriate libraries use catalogs, directories, bibliographies and periodicals and locate specialty booksellers. Chapters on the writing process provide real guidance on: how to write what resources are helpful and how to combat writer's block In the final section, the intimidating task of getting published is tackled with specific help in drafting proposals and finding the appropriate publisher. An impressive menu of resources, this authoritative reference is essential for every epicurean, from the food service professional to the ambitious home gourmet.

"Simply indispensable for librarians, patrons, researchers, suppliers, & anyone interested in locating libraries, library personnel, & library organizations."--RESEARCH & REFERENCE BOOK NEWS. "Suffice it to say, ALD is as useful as ever."--REFERENCE QUARTERLY. Find information on more than 36,000 public, academic, special & government libraries & library-related organizations in the U.S. & Canada--& for the first time, Mexico. This edition also includes a NEW PERSONNEL INDEX, featuring the names of over 72,000 library professionals, OPAC & Internet Information. Locate special collections...contact colleagues across the continent...compare your facilities, services, & expenditures with similar libraries in other locales. Libraries are listed alphabetically by state & city, & registries of library schools & library consortiums are also included.

When you need to find anyone or anything in the far-reaching library community, just turn to the American Library Directory 2000-2001. Now in its 53rd edition, this acclaimed reference guide continues to provide librarians and library users with the most complete, current, and easily accessible information on libraries across North America. You'll find detailed profiles for more than 30,000 public, academic, special and government libraries and library-related organizations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico -- including addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses ...network participation ... expenditures ... holdings and special collections ... key personnel ... special services ... and more -- over 40 categories of library information in all. This indispensable resource makes it easy to: -- Contact colleagues, other libraries, or library organizations -- Locate special collections, rare book and document holdings, and manuscript collections -- Find consortium libraries or networks for inter-library loans, information, or membership -- Compare other libraries' facilities, services, and expenditures with yours -- Identify libraries equipped for the disabled, and other specialized facilities -- Find out about seminars and in-service educational programs. Libraries are listed alphabetically by state and city, and registries of library schools and library consortia are included as well.

Includes bibliography and indexes / subject, personal author, corporate author, title, and media index.