Introduction to Library Research in Women's Studies

by Susan E. Searing

Overview

This book fills the need for an introduction to research tools and library services valuable in the investigation of topics related to women. The core of the book is an annotated bibliography that describes selected bibliographies, indexes, catalogs, handbooks, directories, and biographical dictionaries and evaluates the traditional reference aids available in most college libraries in terms of their usefulness in women's studies research. Organized by type of material and general topic, the bibliography is fully indexed by author, title, and specific subject. Ms. Searing addresses the general principles of library organization and highlights issues and problems of central concern to researchers in women's studies, such as sexism in card catalog subject headings. The book illustrates the planning and conduct of systematic literature searches to aid both student and scholar in diving into the interdisciplinary waters of women's studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367018986
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/07/2019
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Also of Interest — Preface — Using the Library — What is Women’s Studies? — Research Strategy — The Catalog — Beyond the Catalog — Interlibrary Loan — The Tools of Research — Guides to Women’s Studies Research and Bibliographies of Reference Sources — General Women’s Studies Bibliographies — Multidisciplinary Bibliographies and Indexes — Bibliographies and Indexes in Special Fields — Library Catalogs and Guides to Special Collections of Books and Archives — Biographical Sources — Directories of Organizations and Services — Microform Sources — Online Sources — Periodicals — Miscellaneous Guides and Handbooks — Dewey Decimal Classification System — Library of Congress Classification System — Review Essays in Signs