Publisher's Synopsis
Intended to be used by librarians responsible for building and maintaining collections responsive to patron needs, "Reference Books Bulletin" aims to provide authoritative and impartial reviews of reference sources in both print and nonprint formats. "Reference Books Bulletin 1988-1989" is the 21st annual cumulation of "RBB" reviews and covers evaluations published between September 1, 1988 and August 1, 1989.;This cumulation of the reference works reviewed in 1988-89 aims to be useful in establishing new reference collections and evaluating existing collections, and in advising patrons on materials suitable for home use. Includes omnibus review articles on medical reference tools for the layperson, reference tools for literary criticism, reference sources on gardening, sports reference books, and using telephone books as reference sources.
