"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science provides an outstanding resource in 33 published volumes with 2 helpful indexes. This thorough reference set--written by 1300 eminent, international experts--offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field."

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Acquisition of library materials for area studies collections presents an unusual challenge - instead of choosing materials from a well-documented universe of publications, the librarian must cast a wide net in order to capture appropriate materials from a more elusive field. This volume addresses these challenges and problems.