Subject Collections - Lee Ash

"An enormously useful work which few libraries can afford to pass up."--LIBRARY JOURNAL. "A high priority acquisition for all types of libraries."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. "Any library that wishes to connect its users with resources in other libraries will want this important volume."--WILSON LIBRARY BULLETIN. The first new edition in eight years, SUBJECT COLLECTIONS, 7TH EDITION, has been extensively revised & expanded. This cornerstone resource describes the strengths of thousands of specialized library collections, covering just about every conceivable subject. SUBJECT COLLECTIONS features: * more than 65,000 entries describing specialized collections held in U.S. & Canadian libraries & museums--13,000 new entries have been added since the last edition * some 6,000 academic, public, & special libraries, as well as federal & state special collections, including 800 libraries, museums, & other institutions listed for the first time * descriptions of over 1,500 collections in U.S. & Canadian museums, offering greater access to more subjects for research & educational purposes. Collections are listed alphabetically by 18,000 LC subject headings & THOROUGHLY CROSS-REFERENCED to help quickly pinpoint subject areas & collections. Entries include the name & address of the collection...telephone & fax numbers...number of volumes or items within the collection...holdings other than books (maps, pictures, slides, films, etc.)...budget...cataloging information...notes on the description of the collection...& photocopying &/or loan restrictions.Ash, Lee is the author of 'Subject Collections - Lee Ash' with ISBN 9780835231411 and ISBN 0835231410.