How to Use the Library - Contributions in Librarianship & Information Science Annotated by Frank Ferro & Nolan Lushington Hardcover

About the Book

The key ingredients for using a library effectively are outlined in this easy-to-use guide. Middle and high school students are provided with the basics on how a library is organized, how to find materials, and how to perform research to complete their homework assignments. Common core library reference sources are annotated to aid the user in finding the most useful resource, and a keyword index helps students connect homework and term paper subjects with the reference works most likely to supply the needed information. Librarians will find that his volume not only aids their student users in achieving more productive research results, but it is also a useful tool for developing their collections to fulfill their students' needs. Information on using the Internet and other electronic sources is also provided.

Book Synopsis

The key ingredients for using a library effectively are outlined in this easy-to-use guide. Middle and high school students are provided with the basics on how a library is organized, how to find materials, and how to perform research to complete their homework assignments. Common core library reference sources are annotated to aid the user in finding the most useful resource, and a keyword index helps students connect homework and term paper subjects with the reference works most likely to supply the needed information. Librarians will find that his volume not only aids their student users in achieving more productive research results, but it is also a useful tool for developing their collections to fulfill their students' needs. Information on using the Internet and other electronic sources is also provided.

Review Quotes

.,."an excellent guide to basic library research for middle and senior high school students....This is a well-written book which should be required reading for middle and high-school students."-Reference & User Services Quarterly

.,."both up-to-date and exhaustive regarding the likely research needs of any secondary school student....Invaluable for students and a handy supplement for media specialists."-The Book Report

?...an excellent guide to basic library research for middle and senior high school students....This is a well-written book which should be required reading for middle and high-school students.?-Reference & User Services Quarterly

?...both up-to-date and exhaustive regarding the likely research needs of any secondary school student....Invaluable for students and a handy supplement for media specialists.?-The Book Report

..."both up-to-date and exhaustive regarding the likely research needs of any secondary school student....Invaluable for students and a handy supplement for media specialists."-The Book Report

..."an excellent guide to basic library research for middle and senior high school students....This is a well-written book which should be required reading for middle and high-school students."-Reference & User Services Quarterly

About the Author

FRANK FERRO is the Chief of Public Services at the Norwalk, Connecticut Public Library. He has served as a public librarian since 1977 and was head of the Information Department from 1987 to 1997.

NOLAN LUSHINGTON is Associate Professor of Library Science at Southern Connecticut State University. He has worked as a library consultant for over 15 years and has published books on library design.