Using the Internet as a Reference Tool: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians - Brossura

Sauers, Michael P.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1856044327 ISBN 13: 9781856044325

Casa editrice: Library Association Publishing, 2001

Riassunto

Many library and information professionals feel frustrated both by the time it takes to find answers using the Internet and by the lack of a comprehensive method for quickly evaluating websites. This book shows you how to find answers on the Net quickly and efficiently. Topics covered include: assessing the impact of the Internet on reference services; avaluating Internet-based reference resources; creating an effective ready reference strategy; tips for creating your own reference web page; when to use a search engine or a directory site and strategies for using them effectively; strategies for handling more complex reference questions; an exploration of the larger issues of Internet reference, including e-mail reference. Each section features suggestions on strategies and gives real-life examples and practical exercises to build evaluation skills. There are also appendices including a directory of reference resources and online sources of facts and figures.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Library Association Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1856044327
• ISBN 13: 9781856044325
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 156
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile