Reference Services Review: Volume 13 Issue 4

Ideas, Facts, and Beauty on a Desert Island

Mary Biggs

There would be disadvantages, of course. No conversation (I'm on this island alone — not for me Gilligan and the skipper), no Chopin recordings, no toothpaste. On the other hand…

Dr. Benjamin Spock's Baby and Child Care: Origins, Impact, Sources

Raymond G. McInnis

Dr. Benjamin Spock's advice to parents has been commented on and analyzed by many authors. In this article, Raymond G. McInnis outlines some of the major themes found in the…

Using InfoTrac in an Academic Library

Mary Ann Walker, Helen Westneat

Optical storage media can facilitate the type of research done in academic libraries. This article describes InfoTrac, a database on laserdisc, and reports on its reception at the…

America's Last Frontier: Reference Books about Alaska

David A. Hales

Despite widespread interest in the resources and people of Alaska, few libraries outside of the state maintain extensive collections on these subjects. In this article, David A…

The Consumer Price Index: A History and Source List

Karen Chapman

While most Americans have heard of the consumer price index, many people are not knowledgeable about its meaning or history. In this article, Karen Chapman explains how the index…

A Primer on Corporate Reports

Aubrey W. Kendrick

Although many library patrons seek information on the activities and earnings of corporations, some librarians have difficulty identifying the documents appropriate for such…

Tracing German Ancestry

Raymond S. Wright

In recent years, many Americans have become curious about the identities and histories of their progenitors. Here, RSR's expert on genealogical research describes materials and…

Travel Guides

Elizabeth Lang

A variety of materials is available to assist those planning to travel for business or pleasure. Here, Elizabeth Lang evaluates 14 guides that address various areas of need and…