{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-reference-carolyn-m-mulac-9780838910870","title":"Fundamentals of Reference","description":"The all-in-one \"Reference reference\" you've been waiting for, this invaluable book offers a concise introduction to reference sources and services for a variety of readers, from library staff members who are asked to work in the reference department to managers and others who wish to familiarize themselves with this important area of librarianship. Written in an accessible style and designed for everyday use, it presents an overview of the basic tools and techniques of reference work, including - \"Reference Services,\" a section addressing such important topics as telephone reference, the reference interview, and electronic reference - \"Reference Sources,\" chapters which focus on types of reference tools, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, handbooks, and almanacs - Appendixes with key documents prepared by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) and an annotated bibliography An excellent training tool for both new and experienced staff, Fundamentals of Reference will quickly become your fundamental reference!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyn M. Mulac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0838910874\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780838910870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2013","brand":"Carolyn M. Mulac","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46906608910591,"sku":"9780838910870","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fb57e7c1-13ec-445a-acf4-840240f46e18.jpg?v=1748770907","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fundamentals-of-reference-carolyn-m-mulac-9780838910870","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}