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…

This directory is a selected list of environment-oriented groups, including national organizations, regional and State councils and membership groups (arranged by State). Most of them distribute environmental or conservation information and publish periodical newsletters or magazines, informative pamphlets, and action guidebooks. Also included are…

This publication lists, by major institution, 32 population information resources in the United States. Each entry provides name and location of center or library, person in charge; date established; number of staff; size of collection and acquisition rate; area of specialization; publications circulated; services offered, and whether or not the…

Databases and clearinghouses useful in education are described in this two part document. The first section contains one-page summaries of 55 databases of interest to people in education. The types of information provided by the various databases are indicated, including bibliographies, funding information, statistics, government publications and…

The results of a survey of commercially available tape services which can provide libraries and information centers with data bases of scientific and technical literature are reported. During the past few years there has been an increasing number of tape services entering the information resources market. Each of these services makes available to…

This bibiography of reference sources for French-Canadian children's books includes bibliographies, indexes, a publishers' trade annual, recommended lists, and features in professional journals. The citations are presented alphabetically by title--in English, in French and English, or in French, depending on their source--and an address where it…

This directory is designed to help the researcher and developer, the manufacturer and distributor, and the general public communicate together on a mutually beneficial basis. Its content covers the wide scope of solar energy activity in the United States primarily, but also in other countries, at the academic, governmental, and industrial levels.…

The Academic Administration Internship Program Institute for College and University Administrators has developed this reference guide to periodicals, bibliographies, directories, and information sources on postsecondary education. Presented in this guide is the name and address of each reference. (PG)

Contained in this publication is a preliminary listing of international population information resources. It is designed to offer data on the information resources of organizations known to have teaching, research, and/or service interests in the field of population/family planning. Geographical areas include Africa, Asia (South, Middle East,…

This selected, annotated bibliography of information resources in English and/or French is divided into sections on books; documents and articles; UNESCO publications; reference works; and African periodicals. A list of institutions concerned with education in Africa is included, as well as educational documentation and information services in…

Reference materials necessary in a collection pertaining to the physical sciences are listed within broad categories. Description of each title accompanies its listing. (28 references) (Author)

This directory is a networking handbook for learning resources center/library administrators at two-year colleges, and is organized into the following sections: (1) colleges by state, listing colleges by state and province alphabetically, along with the contact persons and telephone number; (2) college and contact person, naming alphabetically all…

The directory of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) is designed to provide artists with state-by-state basic information on income eligibility requirements, administrative fees, and legal services in the United States and Canada. The volume also indicates which groups give seminars, conferences, and workshops. Available publications and…

Descriptive information is provided on 22 networks sponsored by the National Institute of Education (NIE) or the United States Office of Education (USOE) for the dissemination of educational information. The directory is arranged alphabetically by network title, followed by its acronym, sponsoring bureau/office, major functions, network members,…

This directory of information centers, selected abstracting and indexing publications, and a discussion of journal capabilities and limitations has been prepared by the Hazardous Materials Advisory Committee of the Environmental Protection Agency. For selected information resources, each of the 20 entries includes name and location of the…