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REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES AND TOOLS

NEW Reference and FORTHCOMING

Harnessing the Information Services Research Methods
Power of Google An Introduction for Librarians

What Every Researcher Fifth Edition | LINDA C. SMITH and Educators
AND MELISSA A. WONG, EDITORS
Should Know Practical Applications
CHRISTOPHER C. BROWN in Formal and Informal
Learning Environment
RUTH V. SMALL AND
MARCIA A. MARDIS, EDITORS

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results from Internet searches and to the significant changes that have
methods for maximizing the potential of occurred in reference and information Using an innovative, real-world
the world’s most popular search engine. sciences with emphasis on the growth approach that makes the research
FEATURES of digital content. problem and method relevant and
valuable to the reader, this book
• Shows users how get to the specific FEATURES provides a broad overview of research
information they need more quickly • Provides a comprehensive text edited
through the most effective use of by two highly regarded experts in methods used in library and information
Google Web, Google Scholar, and reference and academic librarianship, studies and associated fields.
Google Books Linda C. Smith and Melissa A. Wong, FEATURES
• Teaches power-searching techniques with chapters written by some of the • Explains the complex topic of
that are unknown to most Internet best minds in the library science field research methodology and statistics
users
• Includes newly updated information in simple, straightforward language
• Includes sidebars that demonstrate that reflects today’s realities in • Provides examples that help clarify
specific applications of the “Three reference service with an indication key concepts and points and answer
Googles” to academic research of how reference service may be potential questions
questions provided to meet changing patron • Supplies guidance with practical
• Written by an active reference needs in the future applications, allowing readers to
technology librarian with three • Encompasses the effective use of see how research methods may be
decades of experience, and who print sources, free online sources, and applied to specific situations
helps undergraduate and graduate fee-based sources
students in areas such as public • Features individual chapters that can
policy, international studies, statistics, be used for in-service staff training or
and government information on a in student course packs
daily basis

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