Publisher's Note to Libra ry Research Methods shows the full range of search options possible and illuminates the inevitable tradeoffs and losses of access that occur when researchers limit themselves to a specific method. 11 halftone illustrations.
Industry Reviews Noting that most researchers go into a library with subject/discipline blinders on, Mann draws on his work as a general librarian at the Library of Congress to suggest a variety of approaches that can help locate relevant information in unlikely places. He explains how to get fuller use of computers, but also points out the deficiencies of depending solely on them. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Reference & Research Book News