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Veterinary - Information Sources

Scholarly Books

  Textbooks / Scholarly Books (Print & Electronic)

  • Written about specialized subjects by experts in the field.
  • Author is a recognized authority on the topic and often has an academic affiliation.
  • Published by a university press, scholarly society, or an academic association.
  • A bibliography or list of references and an index to topic covered is included.

          How to identify scholarly books:

  • By publisher - Is it a university press or scholarly society?
  • By author - What are the author's credentials?
  • By content - Is there a bibliography or list of references cited in the text?

  Reference books

  • Provide basic information or an overview of a subject.
  • Organized and formatted to access information quickly; quick consultation.
  • Usually provide facts, figures, illustrations, graphs, and other helpful information.
  • Examples include encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, formularies, etc.