About this title: Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect current developments in the field, this text is designed to provide the beginning student of library and information science with an overview of the most important tools for general reference work and the concepts and theory behind today's reference services. The 21 chapters are divided into two parts. The first 11 chapters deal with concepts and theory and are topical. They cover such areas as ethical aspects of reference services, reference interview, the principles and goals of library instruction, bibliographic control and search strategies, ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Date Published: 2000-12-15
ISBN-13:9781563086243ISBN:1563086247
Description: Good. Good title in good condition. Pages are tight. Pages contain some underlining and highlighting throughout. Covers show some shelf wear and bumping. Satisfaction guaranteed. If item not as described, return for refund of purchase price. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781563086243ISBN:1563086247
Description: Poor. Poor condition. 3rd Edition. A rescued ex-library book. Usual library markings (stamps, stickers, and such markings). Cover is partially laminated by the library. Highlighting, underlining, and such markings throughout most of the book. Book has a bend at the spine. Shelf-wear. Poor condition. Small business. Personal service. Thanks for looking! : -) read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Date Published: 2000-12-15
ISBN-13:9781563086243ISBN:1563086247
Description: Fair. Cover has a little edge wear. Text unmarked and in good shape. Spine is broken but all pages still intact. Page edges have light staining. Good as a reading copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Date Published: 2000-12-15
ISBN-13:9781563086243ISBN:1563086247
Description: Good. 3rd ed textbook-genuine US student edition. This book has limited highlighting-most pages are clean. Soft cover binding is secure. Cover is in good shape with just normal reading wear. Orders packed carefully and shipped daily with tracking # emailed to you. read more
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Description: Fair. 1563086247 Textbook third edition. CD NOT INCLUDED. Moderate dirt, wear, wrinkling, or creasing on cover and spine. Fair binding. May have a few loose pages. Missing up to 10 pages. May have unnoticed missing pages, as this is a USED book and pages get lost easily. Heavy writing and highlighting. Marker on cover or edge of book. JG. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Date Published: 2000-12-15
ISBN-13:9781563086243ISBN:1563086247
Description: Like New. 2001 copyright and publication date. Book appears unused, in pristine condition. All proceeds benefit local libraries. read more
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Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781563086243ISBN:1563086247
Description: Very good. Paperback. Has minor wear and/or markings. Has minor wear and/or markings. SKU: 25169474 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9781563086243. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Date Published: 15/12/2000
ISBN-13:9781563086243ISBN:1563086247
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Date Published: 1995-07
ISBN-13:9781563081309ISBN:156308130X
Description: Very Good. No highlighting-no underlining w/clean clear text. Tight binding. Your purchase will help support a community school of the arts for underprivileged children. read more
"Pretty dry textbook with some obvious points over-explained. But the section on reference interview is thorough and helpful. Overall, clearly written."
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