Reference Sources For Small And Medium Sized Libraries

"This nationally acclaimed work provides reviews of reference books, CD-ROMs, and Internet sites published in the United States and Canada within a single year, along with English-language titles from other countries"--p. xi.

Describes, evaluates and compares more than 1800 reference titles suitable for small- and medium-sized libraries. Covering books in all subject areas published between 1983 and 1993, this work focuses on recent titles. Items in non-print format, such as CD-ROMs, are also cited.

Revised annotated bibliography of reference sources for small and medium-sized libraries with a 75 percent increase in the number of new entries.

Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date.

Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.

An annotated bibliography listing general reference works as well as those on social sciences, humanities, and science and technology.