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Subject retrieval in a networked environment: Proceedings of the IFLA Satellite Meeting held in Dublin, OH, 14-16 August 2001 and sponsored by the IFLA Classification and Indexing Section, the IFLA Information Technology Section and OCLC. Ed.: I.C. McIlwaine

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An updated abridgement of the 3 vols of Walford, 5th ed., containing approximately 3.000 entries, covers core material on every major subject field. This revised work is particularly useful for the smaller reference library

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The Bulletin Board for Libraries (BUBL) has become a major provider of organized access to Internet resources and services across all subject fields. Provides an overview of the service and discusses the 4 main ways of accessing BUBL: JANET X.29; Telnet; Gopher; and WWW. Describes the facilities available to BUBL users

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Reports on: commercially available CD-ROM titles for 1985-91; plots the comparative growth of CD-ROM and online titles for 1984-92; database type trends (indexes, source and reference) for 1987-91; subject distribution (social services 43%, science and technology 35%, arts and humanities 8% and general 13%); library and information science databases (including catalogues); CD-ROM hardware platform trends for 1990-91; CD-ROM update frequency trends; and overall, medium price trends for 1987-91. The medium price for CD-ROM databases has declined from $ 1273 in 1987 to $ 702 in 1991

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Updated and expanded volume offering in-depth evaluations of 77 general encyclopedias, including electronic products; and reviews of over 800 subject-specific and 44 foreign language encyclopedias. Each encyclopedia evaluated is graded according to its coverage, accuracy, recency and clarity

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Describes the Bulletin Board for Libraries (BUBL), an information service for library and information science professionals and the wider community they support and an excellent reference tool which can help with all sorts of enquiries using Internet sources such as Archie, Veronica and Mailbase. Describes the following: local files on BUBL; current awareness; keyword searching; BUBL files as a dataset; limitations of BUBL; links to other services; the BUBL subject tree; starting points for reference queries; training in tools; searching tools; STUMPERS-L lists and archive and access

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Explains the work of the Reference Sources Committee of the Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD) of the ALA which each year provides a list of new high quality reference works for librarians, and identifies sources that are examples of useful and often unique reference titles. Presents and annotates the list for 1996, arranged in broad subject categories

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Presents the 1997 annual recommendations of distinguished reference works selected by the ALA / Reference and User Services Association's Reference Source Committee. The 30 titles are presented and described under the following subject headings: the arts, law and order, science, the environment and health, culture and diversity, language and literature, and history

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Reports results of a study, involving a questionnaire survey and visits to 15 academic libraries in Canada and the US, of collection development practices. Includes: the impact on the materials budget, collection development policies and licenses; identification, evaluation, selection and development of the collection; training subject specialists in the use of electronic information resources; and the changing role of collection development librarians

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Describes the eidtorial thinking and planning behind the preparation of the New Dictionary of National Biography (DNB) for publication in print and electronic form. Focuses on issues arising from the attempt to capture 'clean' information from literary prose. Details the characters of the DNB, access through indexes, core data, clean data, indexing the subject, indexing the text, and editorial tracking

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Presents an annotated guide to what are considered the most outstanding new reference works published in 1997. Titles are arranged by broad subject area, for example science and nature, religion, social issues, civilization and history. Also includes a discussion of the relative merits of print versus electronic resources

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Features reference sources, in the form of books, periodical articles, microforms and othe media, covering the subject areas of social sciences, historical sciences, philosophy and religion. The new edition includes a complete revision of section 900 and 670 (refers to the DDC) and a large number of deletions to accomodate new material

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'I wish that I had been able to obtain such a guide when I started dealing with enquiries' - "Managing Information". 'By the time I got to it 3 staff had noticed it on the desk and written a note saying really good and can we have a copy' - "BBOB News". 'This is certainly a comforting and very useful guide for the information worker, particularly inexperienced or unqualified, staffing a general enquiry desk' - "New Library World". There is a queue, the phone is ringing, the photocopier has jammed and your enquirer is waiting for a response. You are stressed and you can feel the panic rising. Where do you go to find the information you need to answer the question promptly and accurately?Answering queries from users is one of the most important services undertaken by library and information staff. Yet it is also one of the most difficult, least understood subjects. There are still very few materials available to help frontline staff - often paraprofessional - develop their reader enquiry skills. This award-winning sourcebook is an essential guide to where to look to find the answers quickly. It is designed as a first point of reference for library and information practitioners, to be depended upon if they are unfamiliar with the subject of an enquiry - or wish to find out more. It is arranged in an easily searchable, fully cross-referenced A-Z list of around 150 of the subject areas most frequently handled at enquiry desks.Each subject entry lists the most important information sources and where to locate them, including printed and electronic sources, relevant websites and useful contacts for referral purposes. The authors use their extensive experience in reference work to offer useful tips, warn of potential pitfalls, and spotlight typical queries and how to tackle them. This new edition has been brought right up-to-date with all sources checked for currency and many new ones added. The searchability is enhanced by a comprehensive index to make those essential sources even easier to find - saving you valuable minutes! Offering quick and easy pointers to a multitude of information sources, this is an invaluable reference deskbook for all library and information staff in need of a speedy answer, in reference libraries, subject departments and other information units.

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Rez. in: Mathematical intelligencer 27(2005) no.2, S.80-81 (J.P. Ladwig u. E.B. Williams): "This book deals with the basic tools and skills needed in the mathematical laboratory." It is written not only for librarians, but more importantly for undergraduates doing mathematical research, for graduate students, and for faculty exploring new areas. This is the 66th volume of Dekker's Books in Library and Information Science. It is divided into two parts, "Tools and Strategies," and "Recommended Reading by Subject," and it has two indexes: author and subject. The first place a seasoned mathematician is likely to browse is Part II, "Recommended Readings by Subject," just to check the list of resources for his or her subject. The subjects included are: History of mathematics Number theory Combinatorics Abstract algebra Algebraic and differential geometry Real and complex analysis Differential equations Topology Probability theory and stochastic processes Numerical analysis Mathematical biology Mathematics education NOTE: We understand from the editor that contributors for other subjects (like mathematical logie) would have been welcome. Each subject is given a chapter written by a mathematician and/or a mathematics librarian. Each entry gives enough information to locate and even order the resource, and often a one- or two-sentence description. The emphasis is an books, but key journals and on-line resources are also indicated. The chapters generally contain an introduction, a section an general sources, and then sections for the major subdivisions of a field. Sections often refer to general texts, and then further refine the subdivision. For example, the chapter an topology by Alan Hatcher contains a section an introductory books, then sections an algebraic topology, manifold theory, low-dimensional topology, history, and other resources. The section an manifold theory, for example, discusses differential topology, piecewise-linear topology, topological manifolds, and surgery theory.

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This book, covering the most up-to-date information sources (printed and electronic), helps guide the reader towards the specific legal information they need. Is an accessible and easy-to-use directory of legal information sources for librarians, lawyers, students and anyone needing legal information. Covers mainly British and European Union law and includes general material and the main subject areas, including online and Internet sources. Also lists reference material, such as legal dictionaries and directories. The book is essentially a directory of information sources, with publishing details (including ISBN), and short comments where useful. Electronic sources are mentioned where relevant, with details of scope and any limitations of coverage.

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Key Features - Comprehensive and up-to-date (covering electronic sources and important legal developments, including civil procedure and human rights) - Covers the massive expansion of information an the web and online services - Practical and easy-to-use The Author The author has worked at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and House of Lords Library in London. He currently works at the London Metropolitan University library. Readership The book is aimed at academic and law librarians. Lawyers and students will also find the book invaluable. Contents Introduction General and primary material - statutes, bills, statutory instruments, general law reports, finding tools, general legal journals, general legal web sites and online services Main subject areas (includes established texts and substantial works only; reference to the most important and electronic legal sources) - banking/financial services; civil procedure/courts/legal system; constitutional/ administrative/public law/human rights; criminal law; employment law; environmental law; equity and trusts; European Union law; family law; land law/property law; to rts Reference material - dictionaries, directories, research guides Main legal publishers Indexes-legal and author indexes

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This study analyzes the search behavior of Dutch-speaking nursing students with a nonnative knowledge of English who searched for information in MEDLINE/PubMed about a specific theme in nursing. We examine whether and to what extent their search efficiency is affected by their language skills. Our task-oriented approach focuses on three stages of the information retrieval process: need articulation, query formulation, and relevance judgment. The test participants completed a pretest questionnaire, which gave us information about their overall experience with the search system and their self-reported computer and language skills. The students were briefly introduced to the use of PubMed and MeSH (medical subject headings) before they conducted their keyword-driven subject search. We assessed the search results in terms of recall and precision, and also analyzed the search process. After the search task, a satisfaction survey and a language test were completed. We conclude that language skills have an impact on the search results. We hypothesize that language support might improve the efficiency of searches conducted by Dutch-speaking users of PubMed.

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The OCLC Authority File is one of the most underused and underrated yet most powerful tool for answering reference questions. It provides the benefits of no cost searching, access to a wealth of biographical and geographical information online, increased staff productivity by reducing research time, multiple cross reference access points, and documenting sources used to verify the information. The flexible searching protocol and the consolidation in one record of both the authorized and all variant forms for personal, corporate, and geographical names, subject headings, and uniform titles (created by the Library of Congress and the National Coordinated Cataloguing Operations (NACO)) mean that searchers need know only one of the forms to retrieve the established heading

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Reviews and compares the 2 major CD-ROM directory databases covering available CD-ROM databases: CD-ROMs in prit, published by Meckler Co.; and CD-ROM directory, published by TFPL Publ. Covers: system requirements, scope, coverage and overlap, data collection, data structure, saerchable indexes, subject indexing, special indexes, record content, searching power, ease of use, output capabilities, terms of availability, documentation, help and technical support, and related information products. Concludes that neither product has a fatal flaw of any sort, each has its own special strenghts, one or more of which may provide the basis for preferring one over the other

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Contribution to an issue devoted to the weeding and maintenance of reference collections. Little has been published about weeding reference collections until the past few years and little of that has been empirical research. Reviews the literature on the subject with emphasis on use of the material as a condition for deselection. The University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Library has collected data for 5 years; Uses this data to show that even in well weeded collections, which previously depended upon subjective methods, empirical data will prove beneficial. Proper reference collection management requires more than subjective judgments. Empirical data may provide a number of surprises. Data collection is being made easier by automation.

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First published in 1928, the Aslib directory is the leading information sources reference work an organisations of all kinds. Now in its 12th edition, its diversity is reflected by its wide spectrum of entries. The Aslib Directory of Information Sources in the United Kingdom provides instant access to listings of over 11,000 associations, clubs, commissions, government bodies and other organisations which provide information freely or an a fee-paying basis. Each entry is listed alphabetically and includes: . The organisation's name and contact details . Organisation type and purpose Publications and collections, where appropriate The directory also contains a comprehensive index of over 10,000 acronyms and abbreviations, and a substantial cross-referenced subject index.