Katie Elson Anderson

This, like all professional anthologies, was an uneven read. I skipped a few chapters that didn't directly pertain to my current job (public library reference librarian) and I agree with other reviewers: that if you have your MLS already then you're probably well-grounded in reference theory, trends, and techniques. With that being said, this book gives a great overview of a contemporary reference philosophy and is a rehash of a basic reference class, from the history of reference work to an examination of current trends. But, I'm not sure how revelatory this book is to professionals entrenched in the field.… (més)