Whitlatch, Jo
Bell. Guide to Reference: Essential General Reference and Library Science
Sources. Chicago: ALA, 2016. 011.02 Guide2. ISBN 978-0838912324
Ideal
for public, school, and academic libraries looking to freshen up their
reference collection, as well as for LIS students and instructors conducting
research, this resource collects the cream of the crop sources of general
reference and library science information. Encompassing internet resources,
digital image collections, and print resources, it includes the full section on
LIS Resources from the Guide to Reference database, which was voted #1 Best
Professional Resource Database by Library Journal readers. Organized by
topic and thoroughly indexed, this guide makes it a snap to find the right
sources. It offers an appealing introduction to reference work and resources
for LIS students and also serves as an affordable course book to complement
online Guide to Reference access.
