Introduction to Reference Sources in the Health Sciences, Sixth Edition

Overview

Prepared in collaboration with the Medical Library Association, this completely updated, revised, and expanded edition lists classic and up-to-the-minute print and electronic resources in the health sciences, helping librarians find the answers that library users seek. Included are electronic versions of traditionally print reference sources, trustworthy electronic-only resources, and resources that library users can access from home or on the go through freely available websites or via library licenses. In this benchmark guide, the authorsInclude new chapters on health information seeking, point-of-care sources, and global health sourcesFocus on works that can be considered foundational or essential, in both print and electronic formatsAddress questions librarians need to consider in developing and maintaining their reference collectionsWhen it comes to questions involving the health sciences, this valuable resource will point both library staff and the users they serve in the right direction.

Details

Publisher

American Library Association

Published

2014-04-22

Pages

488

Language

EN

Categories

Language Arts & Disciplines / General, Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General, Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / Collection Development, Medical / Reference, Medical / Informatics, Reference / Bibliographies & Indexes, Reference / Research

ISBN-13

9780838911846