Assignment 8:  REFERENCE SOURCES


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OBJECTIVES:

1- Identify types of reference sources and the purpose of each
2- Locate reference sources using various methods

PART I:  Identifying the Types and Value of Reference Sources

Instructions:

   1. Browse the reference area of an academic or public library.
   2. Find a reference book which fits each of the types below.
   3. Write the FULL TITLE of the reference book on the line provided.
   4. Critically examine each book, then state specific examples about its
       content, arrangement, features, etc. that helps it fulfill its purpose.

   NOTE:  Simply repeating their definition will not be sufficient for credit.

   CAUTION:  Some titles can be misleading, so make your choices on the
   content or purpose of the book rather than its title (see handout 13).


ALMANAC                                                                                                     

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ATLAS                                                                                                                   

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BIBLIOGRAPHY                                                                                                  

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BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY                                                                       

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DICTIONARY                                                                                                       

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DIRECTORY                                                                                                         

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ENCYCLOPEDIA                                                                                                 

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HANDBOOK / MANUAL                                                                                    

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PART II:  Locating Reference Sources

1. Using our library catalog, locate one topic related reference book.  Click on the
    book's title, and attach a print of the record.  HINT:  Use the "Limiting Fields"
    search feature, and restrict your search to the "reference" collection.  Keep your
    topic keywords broad.

    Type of reference book (see handout 13)                                                              

2. Locate one topic related reference work found on the Internet (do not use the
    Stewart Library Home Page).  Attach a print of the FIRST PAGE of the work.

    Type of reference work (see handout 13)                                                              

3. If you were browsing the reference shelves in a library, state the class letter(s) or
    number(s) which would be most closely associated with your topic if that library
    used the following systems  (see handout 5):

    a)  LC Classification System                                                              


    b)  Dewey Decimal Classification System