Document (#15731)

Author

Esposito, J.J.

Title

Very like a whale : the world of reference publishing

Source

Logos. 7(1996) no.1, S.73-79

Year

1996

Abstract

There is no generally agreed definition of reference publishing in the industry today. Identifies attributes which are more likely to be associated with reference publishing than with publishing of the non-reference sort, including comprehensiveness, objectivity, authoritativeness, strong reliance on brand names, a disinclination to pay royalties and the common strategy of internal product development. Reference publishers conceive their publications as existing in a larger information context, providing 'background'. discusses the use of computers in reference publishing, both in production, and in publishing itself, on CD-ROM or online. Argues that current CD-ROM reference works are not true reference works as they are used generally as a goreground activity, not as a source of background information. Sees the future of CD-ROM publishing as entertainment publishing and predicts that reference publishing will go online

Theme

Informationsmittel

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