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Introduction to reference sources in the health sciences / compiled and edited by Jeffrey T. Huber, Susan Swogger.

Other author/creatorHuber, Jeffrey T., editor, compiler.
Other author/creatorSwogger, Susan, editor, compiler.
Format Book and Print
EditionSixth edition, updated, revised, and expanded.
Publication Info Chicago, IL : ALA Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2014.
Descriptionxx, 468 pages : 1 illustration ; 23 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Medical Library Association guides
Medical Library Association guides. ^A912887
Contents Health information seeking behaviors / J. David Johnson -- Organization and management of the reference collection / Anneliese Taylor and Jean Blackwell -- Bibliographic sources for monographs / Jeffrey T. Huber -- Bibliographic sources for periodicals / Feili Tu -- Indexing, abstracting, and digital database resources / Laura Abate -- U.S. government documents and technical reports / Melody Allison -- Conferences, reviews, and translations / Beatriz Varman -- Terminology / Michelle L. Zafron -- Handbooks and manuals / Katherine Schilling -- Drug information sources / Penny Coppernoll-Blach and Sharon Giovenale -- Consumer health sources / Mary L. Gillaspy and Mary O'Connor Pranica -- Medical and health statistics / Barrie Hayes and Jennifer Darragh -- History sources / Lucretia W. McClure ; revised by Michael A. Flannery -- Directories and biographical sources / Tracy Shields -- Grants sources / John Jones -- Point of care sources / Susan Swogger -- Global health sources / Megan von Isenburg and Mellanye Lackey.
Abstract Practicing health sciences librarians identify and describe the most relevant resource on their topics. The most significant change since the previous edition is the increasing importance of electronic resources. Emphasis is on U.S. publications and libraries, but Canadian publications and needs are addressed as well.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Acquisitions source Laupus- Jeff Coghill, donor
LCCN 2014004660
ISBN9780838911846 (print : alk. paper)
ISBN0838911846 (print : alk. paper)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks R118.6 .I54 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold
Laupus Books - Stacks ZWB 100 I62 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold