How to Find Out

First published in 1947, this book provides 'a brief guide to outstanding and typical sources of information with simple hints on how to discover and exploit them'.

List of contents

1. Knowledge and information; 2. General reference books; 3. More question-answering books; 4. Reference books for special subjects; 5. Guides to books; 6. Periodicals and other sources; 7. Personal inquiries; 8. More about method; Libraries: their history and use; Index.

Summary

First published in 1947, as the second edition of a 1933 original, this book was produced on behalf of the National Book League. The text was written to provide readers with 'a brief guide to outstanding and typical sources of information with simple hints on how to discover and exploit them'.

Product details

• Authors: Lionel McColvin, Lionel Roy Mccolvin
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.05.2016
• EAN: 9781316612026
• ISBN: 978-1-316-61202-6
• No. of pages: 98
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; Library & Information Sciences, Library and information sciences / Museology