reference books

Introduces the Dewey Decimal and the Library of Congress classification systems, card and book catalogs, and reference sources. Also discusses using and evaluating materials and taking notes.

Describes several kinds of reference materials, including encyclopedias, almanacs, magazines, and others, explaining what kinds of information they contain and how they are organized; presents an exercise on each; and discusses evaluation of sources and plagiarism.

Presents twenty-five trivia questions, enhanced by quotations, cartoons, and other supporting material, intended to develop effective research methods in libraries.

Lists the various reference materials that librarians can use to expand their school's library media centers, and includes a brief description, price, and contact information for each book.

Presents an annotated listing of reference books, most of which can be found in medium- to large-sized public libraries and small academic libraries; grouped by topic.