Numeric data services and sources for the general reference librarian

The proliferation of online access to social science statistical and numeric data sources, such as the U.S. Census Bureau's American Fact Finder, has lead to an increased interest in supporting these sources in academic libraries. Many large libraries have been able to devote staff to data serv...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Kellam, Lynda M. (-)
Otros Autores: Peter, Katharin
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Chandos Publishing 2011.
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Chandos information professional series
Chandos Information Professional Series
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Sumario:The proliferation of online access to social science statistical and numeric data sources, such as the U.S. Census Bureau's American Fact Finder, has lead to an increased interest in supporting these sources in academic libraries. Many large libraries have been able to devote staff to data services for years, and recently smaller academic libraries have recognized the need to provide numeric data services and support. This guidebook serves as a primer to developing and supporting social science statistical and numerical data sources in the academic library. It provides strategies for the estab
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (249 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781780632599