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- Description
- Table of Contents
- About the author
- Reviews
Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O'Gorman's complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date. About 40 percent of the content is new to this edition. Containing sources selected and annotated by a team of public and academic librarians, the works included have been chosen for value and expertise in specific subject areas. Equally useful for both library patrons and staff, this resource
- Covers more than a dozen key subject areas, including General Reference; Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics; Psychology and Psychiatry; Social Sciences and Sociology; Business and Careers; Political Science and Law; Education; Words and Languages; Science and Technology; History; and Performing Arts
- Encompasses database products, CD-ROMs, websites, and other electronic resources in addition to print materials
- Includes thorough annotations for each source, with information on author/editor, publisher, cost, format, Dewey and LC classification numbers, and more
Library patrons will find this an invaluable resource for current everyday topics. Librarians will appreciate it as both a reference and collection development tool, knowing it's backed by ALA's long tradition of excellence in reference selection.
Preface
- General Reference
Almanacs and Fact Books
Bibliographies and Guides
Readers’ Advisory
Reference Guides
Biography
Databases and Indexes
Directories
Postal Directories
Electronic Reference Sources
Encyclopedias
Internet Sources
Library Science
Library Search Tools - Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics
Philosophy
Religion
Ethics - Psychology and Psychiatry
Psychology
Psychiatry
The Occult - Social Sciences and Sociology
Social Sciences (General Sources)
African Americans
Aging
Anthropology
Archaeology
Asian Americans
Criminology
Death and Dying
Ethnic Studies
Family, Marriage, and Divorce
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Folklore and Folklife
Hispanic Americans
Native Americans
LGBT Studies
Philanthropy
Social Work and Social Services
Sociology - Business and Careers
General Sources
Accounting
Advertising, Marketing, and Consumer Research
Banking, Finance, and Investment
Careers and Vocational Guidance
Company and Industry
Economics
Entrepreneurship and Small Business - Political Science and Law
Bibliographies and Guides
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Directories
Handbooks, Yearbooks, and Almanacs
Biographical Sources - Education
Bibliographies and Guides
Media and Curriculum Materials
Databases and Indexes
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Directories
Handbooks, Yearbooks, and Almanacs
Statistical Sources - Words and Languages
General Sources
English Language
Encyclopedias
Principal English-Language Dictionaries
Regional Dictionaries
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Crossword Puzzle Dictionaries
Etymology and Word and Phrase Origins
Foreign Words and Phrases
Handbooks
Idioms and Usage Dictionaries
Rhyming Dictionaries
Sign Language Dictionaries
Clichés and Metaphors
Slang and Euphemisms
Thesauri: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms
Style Manuals
Bilingual and Foreign-Language Resources - Science and Technology
General Sources
Astronomy
Chemistry
Computer Science
History of Science
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Weapons and Warfare - Health and Medicine
General Sources
AIDS and STDs
Anatomy and Physiology
Cancer
Children’s Health
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Drugs
Nutrition and Diet
Physical Impairments
Women’s and Men’s Health - Households
Beverages
Calendars
Construction
Consumer Affairs
Cooking
Etiquette
Festivals and Holidays
Foods
Home Improvement
Housekeeping
Interior Decoration
Maintenance and Repair
Parenting
Pets
Tools - Visual Arts
General Sources
Architecture
Art Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Art Directories
Art Histories
Art Biographical Sources
Cartoons and Comics
Costume and Fashion
Decorative Arts and Antiques
Graphic Design and Illustration
Photography - Performing Arts
General Sources
Awards
Dance
Film and Video
Television, Radio, and Telecommunications
Theater - Music
General Sources
Blues and Jazz
Classical Music
Country and Gospel Music
Popular and Rock Music
World Music - Crafts and Hobbies
General Sources
Crafts
Hobbies - Games and Sports
General Sources
Auto Racing
Baseball
Basketball
Billiards and Pool
Card Games
Chess
Exercise
Figure Skating
Fishing
Football
Gambling
Games
Golf
Hockey
Martial Arts
Olympics
Outdoors
Recreation
Running
Rules
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis - Literature
General Sources
Special Interest
Specific Genres
National and Regional Literatures - History
Bibliographies and Guides
Chronologies
Databases and Indexes
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Handbooks, Yearbooks, and Almanacs
Historical Atlases
Primary Sources - Geography and Area Studies
Atlases
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Gazetteers
Handbooks, Yearbooks, and Almanacs
Travel Guides
About the Contributors
Index
"Informed and informative … an ideal and core reference title for library staff members as well as interested library patrons."
— Library Bookwatch
"An essential for the well-appointed professional shelf, O'Gorman's update of current reference materials accommodates both professionals and young readers."
— VOYA