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<p>This helpful book provides practical insight into the work and environment of reference services in the humanities. Librarian's mental maps of humanities reference materials must include an awareness of the metaphoric, not too precise nature of many patronsâqueries. Reference Services in the Humanities discusses the structure of literature in the humanities and how it matches or challenges mental images of the field. Chapters are infused with the issues of language, names, and meaning within a metaphoric genre.</p><p>The book serves as a guide to humanist's use of metaphoric language and also as a bibliography of sources. Reference Services in the Humanities contains specific references for finding materials in areas that are not traditional, mainstream arts. This sample of disciplines provides case studies depicting each field's particular idiosyncrasies. Chapters examine the challenge of referral reference and common problems encountered in searching for answers to patronsâquestions. The book contains a theoretical framework for interacting with patrons and addresses options for humanities reference in an electronic age.</p><p>This book brings together librarians and resea
- Author
- Judy Reynolds, editor
- Publisher
- Haworth Press; CRC Press
- Published
- 1994
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781560246923
- Subjects
- Computer Science, Reference, Science
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