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New edition of a guide to the literature of bibliography, accompanied by basic standards for compiling various kinds of bibliographic instruments. The intended audience is, first, the prospective librarian and second, anyone who is compiling a bibliography. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Library science textbook on the methodology of compiling bibliographys in all subject areas - covers scope, citation style, presentation, etc.; describes ideal features as well as flaws found in selected bibliographies; includes an annotated bibliography on the compiling of bibliographies (1883-1983). Questionnaire and references.
Joseph Sabin's 'A Bibliography of Bibliography; Or, a Handy Book About Books Which Relate to Books' is a comprehensive and meticulously researched work that delves into the realm of bibliographies. The book not only serves as a practical guide to various bibliographic resources but also offers a critical analysis of the evolution and significance of bibliographic studies in the literary world. Sabin's literary style is precise and scholarly, making the book an invaluable resource for scholars, librarians, and book enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of bibliographic research. This work is a testament to Sabin's expertise in the field and his dedication to cataloging and preserving the written word. By exploring the significance and utility of bibliographies, Sabin sheds light on the importance of organized information retrieval and the role of bibliographic resources in shaping the scholarly landscape. Readers will find 'A Bibliography of Bibliography' to be an indispensable tool for navigating the vast world of book-related studies and a testament to Sabin's enduring legacy as a bibliographer.
This is Volume I of a monumental two-volume work, a historical record and guide to bibliographic efforts on all the languages of the world, which is designed to serve the professional as well as non-professional reader as a first point of entry for information about any language. By consulting the Bibliography, the reader will quickly be able to identify specific bibliographic sources for particular topics of interest, and thus rapidly begin to narrow the search for information. Although bibliographies of bibliographies have appeared for a few language families, this set provides for the first time a comprehensive compilation of bibliographies for all of the languages or language families of...
The changes brought about by the World Wide Web and the explosion of electronic media have called into question many of the assumptions on which national bibliographies have been founded. The need was growing of a route map to navigate through unchartes territories. After a preparation period of several years, IFLA ́s Bibliography Section endorsed this large set of guidelines. They seek to help national bibliographic agencies improve their bibliographic services. Many examples and references are included.