Searching the Grey Literature

A Handbook for Searching Reports, Working Papers, and Other Unpublished Research

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services
Cover of the book Searching the Grey Literature by Sarah Bonato, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sarah Bonato ISBN: 9781538100653
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: June 13, 2018
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Sarah Bonato
ISBN: 9781538100653
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: June 13, 2018
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

Searching the Grey Literature is for librarians interested in learning more about grey literature. If you have ever been asked for a grey literature search but didn’t know where to start, this book will help you craft your search successfully. If you are an expert searcher but find that your library patrons are unfamiliar with the vast body of grey literature, this book may be a useful teaching aid. Those that are both new arrivals and established professionals in the field of librarianship will learn much about grey literature from reading this book, and hopefully acquire new search skills and knowledge. Although a wide range of different types of librarians or information professionals may find the content of this book useful, those working in the areas of health or social science will benefit the most from the book’s content.

Searching the Grey Literature discuss different aspects of grey literature, including an introduction to grey literature, the value of grey literature, search sources for grey literature and how to conduct needs assessment before beginning a grey literature search. Search techniques for identifying grey literature documents, selecting and evaluating grey literature search sources and best searching practices are also discussed in detail.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Searching the Grey Literature is for librarians interested in learning more about grey literature. If you have ever been asked for a grey literature search but didn’t know where to start, this book will help you craft your search successfully. If you are an expert searcher but find that your library patrons are unfamiliar with the vast body of grey literature, this book may be a useful teaching aid. Those that are both new arrivals and established professionals in the field of librarianship will learn much about grey literature from reading this book, and hopefully acquire new search skills and knowledge. Although a wide range of different types of librarians or information professionals may find the content of this book useful, those working in the areas of health or social science will benefit the most from the book’s content.

Searching the Grey Literature discuss different aspects of grey literature, including an introduction to grey literature, the value of grey literature, search sources for grey literature and how to conduct needs assessment before beginning a grey literature search. Search techniques for identifying grey literature documents, selecting and evaluating grey literature search sources and best searching practices are also discussed in detail.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book The Art of Governing Coherently by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Discovering the Other by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of United States-Middle East Relations by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Fostering Empathy Through Museums by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book We Will Be Heard by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Psychologizing by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Reclaiming Integration and the Language of Race in the "Post-Racial" Era by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book A Research Guide to the Ancient World by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Pirates History by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Forensic Science in Court by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Japan's New Middle Class by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of El Salvador by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction in Literature by Sarah Bonato
Cover of the book News Narratives and News Framing by Sarah Bonato
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy