How long does it take to read Introduction to Reference Work?
William A. Katz
Introduction to Reference Work by William A. Katz takes about 5 hours 8 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 5 hours 8 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1969. 280 pages, about 77,000 words.
11 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 8 hours 33 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 5 hours 8 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 13 minutes |
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About the book
Volume I of Introduction to Reference Work, explains the essential reference processes and sources in today's libraries. It is a tool for understanding and mastering fundamental reference forms - online, in print, and elsewhere. This eighth edition is completely rewritten to reflect the radical changes library science has undergone since the advent of widely available electronic databases and the Internet. Volume II of Introduction to Reference Work, introduces the sophisticated and imaginative aspects of the complete reference process. It discusses the ongoing and important changes and developments in information technologies, particularly the role of the Internet in the reference process.It is designed for use as a companion volume to Basic Information Sources, Volume I of Introduction to Reference Work.
Subjects: Reference services (Libraries), Reference books, Bibliography, Referencia, Service de reference, Bibliotheques
