Distinguished Classics of Reference Publishing - by James Rettig & Unknown (Hardcover)

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An examination of how and why certain books have become the most widely used reference works in American libraries.
About the Author: JAMES RETTIG is assistant university librarian for reference and information services at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
376 Pages
Reference, Bibliographies & Indexes

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Book Synopsis

An examination of how and why certain books have become the most widely used reference works in American libraries. From Who's Who and World Book to Turabian's Manual, it explores the origins, influence and possible future for each of these works.

About the Author

JAMES RETTIG is assistant university librarian for reference and information services at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. He is a highly recognized alumnus reviewer of the Reference Books Bulletin, Editorial Board and the well-known editor/author of the Current Reference Books column of the Wilson Library Bulletin. Mr. Rettig was the recipient of the 1993 G.K. Hall Award for Library Literature and he is past-president of the Reference and Adult Service Division (RASD) of the American Library Association. In 1988, the RASD awarded him the Isadore Gilbert Mudge Citation for distinguished contributions to reference librarianship.Check out Rettig on Reference.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .88 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.91 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 376

Genre: Reference

Sub-Genre: Bibliographies & Indexes

Publisher: Greenwood

Format: Hardcover

Author: James Rettig & Unknown

Language: English

Street Date: February 4, 1992

TCIN: 1004522626

UPC: 9780897746403

Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-6332

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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