Document (#12136)

Author

Bentley, S.
Kent, C.
LaGuardia, C.

Title

Reference sources for the digital age

Source

Library journal. 120(1995) no.13, S.45-48

Year

1995

Abstract

Discusses the increasing role of CD-ROMs as reference sources in libraries, giving tips on the selection and acquisition of such materials, as well as briefly addressing the question of weeding CD-ROMs, and pointing to sources or reviews of these materials. Includes an annotated list of reference CD-ROMs arranged in standard reference categories

Theme

Informationsmittel

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