How To Choose an Encyclopedia.

Valenza, Joyce Kasman

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ERIC Number: EJ554212

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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How To Choose an Encyclopedia.

Valenza, Joyce Kasman

Electronic Learning, v16 n6 p50-53 May-Jun 1997

Reviews CD-ROM encyclopedias to guide librarians and teachers in decision making. Encyclopedias are divided into two groups: mass market for ages 9 and up, and academic for ages 14 and above. A table lists products with addresses and Web sites, as well as information on price, minimum specs, number of articles, Internet connection, strengths, and weaknesses. (AEF)

Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Resources, Electronic Publishing, Elementary Secondary Education, Encyclopedias, Evaluation Criteria, Information Sources, Internet, Library Material Selection, Optical Data Disks, Reference Materials

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Book/Product Reviews; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Journal availability: Scholastic Inc, 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012; (800) 544-2917.