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Author: Peter Hernon ,
Robert E. Dugan ,
John A. Shuler
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.846kg
ISBN: 9781591580867
ISBN 10: 1591580862
Pages: 492
Publication Date: 30 June 2003
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
?In view of the importance, complexity and sheer volume of the federal government's output, U.S. Government on the Web is a much-needed publication. As a reference librarian with limited knowledge of government sources, I look forward to consulting this guide often. It is especially recommended for college and university libraries.?-E-STREAMS
In view of the importance, complexity and sheer volume of the federal government's output, U.S. Government on the Web is a much-needed publication. As a reference librarian with limited knowledge of government sources, I look forward to consulting this guide often. It is especially recommended for college and university libraries. -E-STREAMS An excellent source, not only for learning more about government information, but also for learning how to use special search tools and locate government Web sites. Educators, parents, and students will find this a valuable resource. -MultiMedia Schools Review of previous edition: If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to U.S. government resources on the Internet--this is it. More than just a collection of URLs, this volume teaches readers how to appraise resources, approach research, and solve problems. -Colorado Libraries ?An excellent source, not only for learning more about government information, but also for learning how to use special search tools and locate government Web sites. Educators, parents, and students will find this a valuable resource.?-MultiMedia Schools ?Review of previous edition: If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to U.S. government resources on the Internet--this is it. More than just a collection of URLs, this volume teaches readers how to appraise resources, approach research, and solve problems.?-Colorado Libraries ?In view of the importance, complexity and sheer volume of the federal government's output, U.S. Government on the Web is a much-needed publication. As a reference librarian with limited knowledge of government sources, I look forward to consulting this guide often. It is especially recommended for college and university libraries.?-E-STREAMS
Author Information
PETER HERNON is Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College, Boston, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Academic Librarianship, Founding Editor of Government Information Quarterly, Co-Editor of Library & Information Science Research, and an internationally acclaimed author of numerous books in the area of government information. ROBERT E. DUGAN is Library Director, Mildred F. Sawyer Library, Suffolk University, Boston. JOHN A. SHULER is Documents Librarian/Department Head Documents, Maps, Microforms, and Curriculum Department University Library, University of Illinois, Chicago.
