With all of the new developments in information storage and retrieval, researchers today need a clear and comprehensive overview of the full range of their options, both online and offline. In this third edition of The Oxford Guide to Library Research Thomas Mann maps out an array not just of important databases and print sources, but of several specific search techniques that can be applied profitably in any area of research. From academic resources to government documents to manuscripts in archives to business Web sites, Mann shows readers how best to exploit controlled subject headings, explains why browsing library shelves is still important in an online age, demonstrates how citation searching and related record searching produce results far beyond keyword inquiries, and offers practical tips on making personal contacts with knowledgeable people.

Throughout, Mann enlivens his advice with real-world examples, offering along the way some energetic and reasoned arguments against those theorists who have mistakenly announced the demise of print. The Oxford Guide to Library Research offers a rich, inclusive overview of teh information field, one that can save researchers countless hours of frustration in the search for the best sources on their topics.

Author/Creator: Thomas Mann

Published by: Oxford University Press

Description: Paperback, 8.25" x 5.5", 293 pages

ISBN: 0-19-518998-1

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