Provides librarians who are responsible for implementing a new school library with an overview of the process. Topics include ordering circulating and reference books; computer hardware and software; supplies and other miscellaneous items, including other media formats such as videotapes; furniture and shelving; and a time line for planning. (LRW)

Provides a bibliography to be used as a starting framework for a basic home economics reference collection. The 110 citations are arranged under the categories of indexes and abstracts, dictionaries and encyclopedias, and handbooks and sourcebooks, and the probable subject usage of each citation is indicated. (CLB)

This guide is designed to assist librarians in the selection, acquisition, and use of a core-reference collection. Section 1, "Sources," is an annotated bibliography which focuses on the selection of those works that should constitute the main reference holdings in a small library or a desk (ready-reference) collection in a larger…

Completely revised and updated from the last edition (1992), this annotated, evaluative bibliography presents more than 1,000 outstanding titles chosen for their quality, economy, and availability. Thirty-six chapters describe and judge these affordable paperbacks for libraries with limited budgets. Subject matter includes: general reference, area…

Includes citations to five articles written by Charles Bunge related to reference sources and provides an overview of his views on reference materials. Highlights include sources with the most information; images and illustrative material, especially in light of technology; and collection development, including reviewing tools. (LRW)

A survey of heads of academic library reference services gathered information on reference collection development. Findings included: (1) selection and weeding frequently are not guided by written policies; (2) empirical studies of use are almost nonexistent; and (3) online availability of sources is an important factor in selection. (20…

This paper argues that the first order of the day in reference collection development is to cope with the problems that developing user-responsive, client-centered reference collections always incur. It is suggested that the responsiveness of reference collections can be measured largely by the currency of the materials in the collection and by…

Presents the third annual annotated bibliography of new reference tools published or received in 1990-91 that were nominated by librarians as their favorites. Twenty-five items are reviewed for types of questions that could be answered by the source, comments from patrons and staff, and the librarian's opinion as to quality. (LRW)

Core-reference collections are the small number of sources which meet the basic needs of all libraries, and the purpose of this guide is to assist libraries in the selection, acquisition, and use of these resources. Section I, structured like an annotated bibliography, focuses on the selection of those works which should constitute the main…

This guide provides a representative selection of biographical dictionaries and related works useful to the reference and collection development processes in all types of libraries. Three criteria were used in selection: (1) each item included was published within the past 12 years; (2) each item has been included in American Reference Books…

This book is a comprehensive guide to children's picture books, and provides the necessary help to make the task easier for teachers, librarians, and parents. It includes more than 18,000 titles cataloged under more than 1,000 subjects. The book can be used to obtain information about children's picture books in two ways: to learn the titles,…

Provides a history of Native American studies, focusing on Native Americans in North America, and includes an annotated bibliography for library collection development under the headings of reference works, before the Europeans, Indian-White relations, videos, and Web resources. (LRW)

Intended for use in school library media centers for grades kindergarten through 12, this annotated bibliography is designed to help library media specialists select new reference materials and examine the existing reference collection for currency and accuracy. The bibliography represents a basic collection and is limited to 330 of the best…

The bibliography of information sources for college and university students wishing to study, work, or travel abroad consists of three major section. The first is a list of 50 key organizations and publishers that can furnish publications lists or free information on study/work/travel abroad. The second section identifies 37 reference materials…

This guide to adult reference works and services for the small or medium-sized public library is divided into two sections. Section One lists 559 numbered items arranged in 22 subsections, and 222 additional items in notes following entries or at the end of the relevant subsection. Subject areas are as follows: guides and bibliographies; general…