World Guide to Libraries Plus

by K.G. Saur Books

As the most comprehensive reference work for anybody requiring information on libraries worldwide, the latest CD-ROM edition of the World Guide to Libraries PLUS lists 53,000 libraries in more than 200 countries. The publication covers national libraries, academic general libraries, university libraries including the libraries of departments and institutes, school and church libraries, administrative libraries, special libraries maintained by other organizations as well as public libraries. Entries comprise addresses, telephone, fax, e-mail, URL, year of foundation, name of headlibrarian, detailed lists of holdings (books, journals, manuscripts, doctoral theses, government publications, maps, music, sound carriers, films, microforms), special collections, special departments as well as coverage of thematic focus, membership in international associations, participation in inter-library lending, type of library. Numerous indexes facilitate access to any information required. Search queries may be saved and reused for later reference. Users may choose from a variety of display, print and storage formats, including a label format and a comma-delimited export format. Key features: Standard reference work on libraries worldwide Up-to-date information on addresses and holdings Various search modes, numerous indexes Various display, print and export formats, including mail label and comma-delimited

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First published January 1, 2007