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Sinnema, John R., Comp. – 1968
Compiled with secondary school teachers of German in mind who are asked to recommend books for a school library, this 52-item annotated bibliography lists encyclopedias, dictionaries (German-English, English-German, all-German, and specialty dictionaries), the Duden series, grammars, histories, travel books, anthologies (poetry, prose, and drama),…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Anthologies, Bibliographies, Dictionaries
Association for Childhood Education International, Washington, DC. – 1974
This guide, listing magazines and newspapers for children, encompasses a wide range of subjects, with those items starred which are appropriate for all ages, not just children. Also included in the guide is a list of reference books for children, categorized under atlases, biography, dictionaries, encyclopedias, fine arts and music, handbooks and…
Descriptors: Atlases, Biographies, Books, Children
Klein, Barry T., Ed. – 1973
The "Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian, Second Edition, Volume I", includes listings of related museums, libraries, government agencies, urban Indian centers, visual and instructional aid sources, authentic arts and crafts, reservations and tribal councils, monuments and state parks, government publications and newspapers, magazines…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Citations (References), Educational Resources
Liebscher, Peter; Marchionini, Gary – School Library Media Quarterly, 1988
This study examined the effectiveness of a simple browse search strategy and a more complex analytical strategy with 25 high school students, using an electronic full-text encyclopedia. Captured keystrokes and student essays were analyzed for retrieval performance and information application. No significant differences between types of search…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Comparative Analysis, Encyclopedias, High Schools

Buchanan, Nancy – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1984
Offers guidelines for improving community college library reference collections for Spanish-speaking patrons. Provides an annotated list of basic Spanish-language reference items, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other tools. (DMM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Libraries, Community Colleges, Dictionaries
Mirwis, Allan N. – 1999
This two-volume guide is designed to make subject encyclopedias more accessible. To qualify for inclusion, an encyclopedia must meet the following criteria: new or revised edition published since 1990; coverage by subject (not primarily biographical or geographical); intended audience of high school students, college students, and adults;…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Classification, Encyclopedias, Indexes
Dewey, Patrick R. – Online, 1983
Examines features of consumer online services (CompuServe, Source, Apple) highlighting electronic mail, job listing, news and "tip" information, financial services, programing, citizen band simulation, online encyclopedia, costs, Gamemaster (a game system in Evanston, Illinois), electronic bulletin boards, and communications software…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Costs, Databases

Melnick, Steven A. – Reading Teacher, 1991
Discusses how electronic encyclopedias on compact disk provide children with a way to meet their data management needs and to develop their literacy capabilities. Discusses how information is stored and retrieved. Discusses how children actually use the electronic encyclopedia and the future of electronic information retrieval. (MG)
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Technology, Encyclopedias, Information Dissemination
Pappas, Marjorie; Geitgey, Gayle – Book Report, 1994
Describes a study that investigated search strategies for electronic encyclopedias by observing search activities in a high school media center where students used "The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia." The teacher's role, the role of the librarian as teacher and as facilitator, student use of electronic resources, and basic skills for…
Descriptors: Encyclopedias, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians, Library Role
Pappas, Marjorie L. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1995
In presearch, students can develop an overview of a search topic; a graphic organizer in the form of a web can be used. The browse and hypertext features of electronic encyclopedias enable students to explore topics and develop search strategies. The information-gathering process should be holistic and nonlinear. (AEF)
Descriptors: Electronic Text, Encyclopedias, Graphic Organizers, Holistic Approach

Barker, Philip – Electronic Library, 1992
Discussion of electronic books utilizing CD-ROM technology presents a taxonomy that contains 10 classes of electronic books. Development models, design techniques, and access stations are discussed; and several examples of electronic books, including encyclopedias, information dissemination/retrieval services, educational products, and a thesis…
Descriptors: Books, Electronic Publishing, Encyclopedias, Futures (of Society)
Perzylo, Lisa; Oliver, Ron – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1992
Examines the efficacy and utility of the National Geographic Society's Mammals Multimedia Encyclopedia, an interactive multimedia CD-ROM, used by 12-year-old elementary students as the principal source for a summary paper. Existing research, project methodology, student information seeking and recording strategies, form of information accessed,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Encyclopedias, Grade 6, Hypermedia
Burg, Barbara; Kautzman, Amy M. – Searcher, 1998
Discusses questions to consider and features to look for in selecting a CD-ROM encyclopedia. Reviews Encyclopaedia Britannica CD 98 Multimedia Edition, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1998, Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia, and Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia 1998. Contact information, price, and system requirements are listed. (JAK)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Electronic Publishing, Encyclopedias

Oliver, Ron – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1996
The discrete forms of knowledge required for successful use of interactive information systems are investigated. Achievement of three forms of knowledge among novice users of a CD-ROM encyclopedia was examined. Tasks measured users' knowledge and skills in managing/controlling the system, navigating between information nodes, and selecting…
Descriptors: Encyclopedias, Information Skills, Information Systems, Information Technology
Aimone, Alan C., Comp. – 1978
This revision of the 1975 publication of the same name has increased the scope of sources to include non-print materials, and has added several new categories: Order of Battles, Abstracts, Lineages, Statistics, and Guidebooks. The previous topic headings are grouped by document type or, in some cases, by subject, such as Customs, Decorations,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Armed Forces, Atlases, Audiotape Recordings