Reference and Collection Development on the Internet: A How-To-Do-It Manual (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians)

In recent years, reference and collection development staff have faced growing challenges as more and more materials--in a variety of formats--have become available. With the help of this cutting-edge manual, librarians can find thousands of Internet resources that offer guidance in collection development and reference services. It explains how and where to benefit from: Online communities (including local BBS systems, Internet, and commercial online giants like Compuserve, America Online, and Prodigy); professional interest groups (with information on which LISTSERVs are most relevant); USENET newsgroups (in dozens of reference subjects); literary groups; FAQs; and electronic texts. A valuable, time-saving and timely addition to the professional shelf.