Reference Sources for Small and Medium - Sized Libraries

Contents: Preface. 1. Reference materials. 2. Philosophy, religion and ethics. 3. Psychology, psychiatry and the occult. 4. Social sciences, sociology, and anthropology. 5. Business and careers. 6. Political science and law. 7. Education. 8. Words and language. 9. Science and technology. 10. Health and medicine. 11. Households. 12. Visual arts. 13. Performing arts. 14. Music. 15. Crafts and hobbies. 16. Games and sports. 17. Literature. 18. History. 19. Geography, area studies, and travel. 20. Biography. Index.

"The seventh edition of Reference Sources for Small and Medium Sized Libraries, now completely rewritten by a team of outstanding, experienced reference experts, addresses the revolution in reference publishing. It concludes the best of the best and most affordable resources-websites, CD ROMs and electronic databases, as well as print.

The contributors, all subject matter experts, provide introductory overviews of their topics, then list their recommended selections with insightful annotations on each source. Specifications for each source are detailed and well organized, making it easy for readers to access the resources.

Reference Sources for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries is an invaluable resource for current everyday topics. Librarians will appreciate it as a reference as well as a collection development tool, knowing it\'s backed by ALA\'s reputation for quality and tradition of excellence in reference selection." (jacket)