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Using Science and Technology Information Sources

Name: Using Science and Technology Information Sources
Author: Ellis Mount
ISBN: 9780897745932

by Ellis Mount

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The authors describe the special characteristics of sci-tech print and nonprint information sources, and show how these sources can best serve the needs of both novice and experienced researchers. They also provide facts on types of sources, features to look for, relative costs, and intended audience. The range of needs these sources will be called upon to fill, from simple curiosity to professional research are explained. Included is a procedure for answering sci-tech reference questions followed by 12 of the most common information requests and how best to respond to them.

About the Author, Ellis Mount

ELLIS MOUNT, D.L.S., is president of Mount Data Services, Teaneck, New Jersey and editor of Sci-Tech News.

BEATRICE KOVACS is a professor in the Library Science-Education Technology Department, University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

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This guide to understanding science and technology literature describes the nature and purposes of primary textual information sources such as annuals, bibliographies, directories, dissertations, field guides, and manuals, and secondary sources of non-textual information including audio-visual aids, maps, and atlases. For information professionals and students in sci/tech reference courses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)