Author: Mary E. Bond,Martine M. Caron,Bibliothèque nationale du Canada,National Library of Canada

Publisher: UBC Press

ISBN: 9780774805650

Category: Reference

Page: 1102

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In parallel columns of French and English, lists over 4,000 reference works and books on history and the humanities, breaking down the large divisions by subject, genre, type of document, and province or territory. Includes titles of national, provincial, territorial, or regional interest in every subject area when available. The entries describe the core focus of the book, its range of interest, scholarly paraphernalia, and any editions in the other Canadian language. The humanities headings are arts, language and linguistics, literature, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. Indexed by name, title, and French and English subject. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author: Joseph Jones

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

ISBN: 9780802087409

Category: Literary Criticism

Page: 488

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Reference Sources for Canadian Literary Studies offers the first full-scale bibliography of writing on and in the field of Canadian literary studies. Approximately one thousand annotated entries are arranged by reference genre, with sub-groupings related to literary genre.

Author: Ronald H. Fritze,Brian E. Coutts,Louis Andrew Vyhnanek

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 0874368839

Category: History

Page: 362

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Fully annotated and completely updated--the most comprehensive guide to reference books in the field of history. Reference Sources in History catalogs atlases, encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, sourcebooks, bibliographies, and chronologies and makes sense of it all. Its broad scope and systematic organization make it an accessible, reliable resource for experienced and inexperienced researchers alike. Fully annotated and updated, the new edition summarizes hundreds of reference works on every conceivable subject in history--from ancient to modern, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. This edition also reflects the dramatic impact of the digital revolution on historical research by integrating a wide range of Internet and CD-ROM sources. Reference Sources in History is a time-saving alternative to searching the reference stacks or getting lost in an online thicket of dubious historical websites. This guide includes 900+ complete entries for reference works and provides complete bibliographic information for over 400 other works Descriptive annotations provide guidance to quality reference materials and offer a useful and time-saving alternative to research using the Internet Topical chapters and detailed index help readers locate the materials they need for research and allow for effective searches of more obscure topics The guide includes materials of interest for undergraduates, graduate students, academic researchers, and educated general readers

Author: Dorothy E. Ryder,Canadian Library Association

Publisher: Ottawa: Canadian Library Association

ISBN: N.A

Category: Bibliography

Page: 208

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Author: Gabriella Reznowski

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

ISBN: 0810877694

Category: Literary Criticism

Page: 224

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This guide addresses the tools and best practices for selecting and evaluating print and electronic sources related to the extensive and varied literature of Canada. Beginning with an overview of the strategies needed to conduct online research, individual chapters examine general literary reference materials; relevant online library catalogs, including national and union library catalogs; scholarly journals; archival collections; microform and digital collections; periodicals, literary magazines, newspapers, and reviews; and Web and electronic resources. Special topics discussed include 'little magazines,' scholarly gateways, and cultural resources. The guide culminates in a chapter that illustrates the application of the strategies explored to solve a research problem. The strategies discussed within the guide are applicable to both canonical and lesser-known authors, therefore making this work relevant to anyone interested in researching Canadian literature.

Author: Michael J. Marcuse

Publisher: Univ of California Press

ISBN: 9780520051614

Category: Literary Criticism

Page: 872

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This ambitious undertaking is designed to acquaint students, teachers, and researchers with reference sources in any branch of English studies, which Marcuse defines as "all those subjects and lines of critical and scholarly inquiry presently pursued by members of university departments of English language and literature.'' Within each of 24 major sections, Marcuse lists and annotates bibliographies, guides, reviews of research, encyclopedias, dictionaries, journals, and reference histories. The annotations and various indexes are models of clarity and usefulness, and cross references are liberally supplied where appropriate. Although cost-conscious librarians will probably consider the several other excellent literary bibliographies in print, such as James L. Harner's Literary Research Guide (Modern Language Assn. of America, 1989), larger academic libraries will want Marcuse's volume.-- Jack Bales, Mary Washington Coll. Lib., Fredericksburg, Va. -Library Journal.

Author: Richard E Bopp,Linda C. Smith

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 1598848178

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 768

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Reflecting the dramatic changes shaped by rapidly developing technologies over the past six years, this new fourth edition of Reference and Information Services takes the introduction to reference sources and services significantly beyond the content of the first three editions. In Part I, Concepts and Processes, chapters have been revised and updated to reflect new ideas and methods in the provision of reference service in an era when many users have access to the Web. In Part II, Information Sources and Their Use, discussion of each source type has been updated to encompass key resources in print and on the Web, where an increasing number of freely available sources join those purchased or licensed by libraries. A number of new authors are contributors to this new edition, bringing to their chapters their experience as teachers of reference and as practitioners in different types of libraries. Discussions of services in Part I integrate digital reference as appropriate to each topic, such as how to conduct a reference interview online using instant messaging. Boxes interspersed in the text are used to present scenarios for discussion, to highlight key concepts, or to present excerpts from important documents. Discussions of sources in Part II place more emphasis on designing effective search strategies using both print and digital resources. The chapter on selection and evaluation of sources addresses the changing nature of reference collections and how to evaluate new types of sources. Each chapter concludes with an updated list of additional readings to guide further study. A new companion website will provide links to Web-accessible readings and resources as well as additional scenarios for discussion and example search strategies to supplement those presented in the text.

Author: Patrick O'Meara,Howard D. Mehlinger,Roxana Ma Newman

Publisher: Indiana University Press

ISBN: 9780253338167

Category: Education, Higher

Page: 444

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More than forty years ago, recognising that higher education would have to take responsibility for educating Americans about other world cultures and societies, the U.S. government passed the National Defense Education Act (later known as the Higher Education Act). Title VI of this act has provided extensive support for foreign languages and area studies development in the nation's universities and colleges. As a result, millions of Americans have been able to acquire knowledge about other parts of the world.Today, there are new issues, demands, and perspectives. Americans are more likely than ever before to encounter different cultures, business practices, histories, ideologies, and ways of living. In addition, the United States is increasingly called upon to intervene or mediate in regional and local crises far beyond its borders.U.S. educational institutions must continue to help citizens to have informed opinions about complex international problems. This anthology is designed to be used by a range of administrators and planners in U.S. education. It covers the field of international studies as it has developed in the United States, from its beginnings and accomplishments under Title VI to the current paradigmatic shifts taking place in research, teaching, and outreach. A major section is devoted to internationalizing the curriculum of K-12 schools. It concludes with a look at future trends and how these may affect international scholarship and training in the new century. An extensive bibliography of international resources is also included.

Author: Albert John Walford,Marilyn Mullay,Priscilla Schlicke,Library Association

Publisher: London : Library Association Publishing

ISBN: N.A

Category: History

Page: 1168

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This new edition of Volume II (last published in 1994) has been extensively expanded and revised in all areas. Fully updated, the new edition includes major changes and covers a span of topics from archaeology through medieval history to statistics. It includes philosophy, psychology, religion, social sciences, geography, biology and history. All areas have been completely updated with additional material in economics, business and management.