Reference publishing.

Pedersen, Sarah

Abstract

Reference publishing is the term used to describe the publishing of a diverse range of products, including dictionaries, atlases, encyclopaedias, bibliographies, directories, guides and the many reference works aimed at the academic, educational and professional sectors. Such products – reference works are not necessarily produced in book form – are distinguished by the fact that they are not made to be read from the beginning to the end. The user – rather than reader – either turns directly to the entry that is useful at that moment or might browse through looking for an interesting entry. Neither are these reference works intended to be stand-alone products. Rather, they are intended to supplement other books or activities.

Citation

PEDERSEN, S. 2007. Reference publishing. In: Finkelstein, D. and McCleery, A. (eds.) The Edinburgh history of the book in Scotland, volume 4: professionalism and diversity 1880-2000. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press [online], pages 346-351. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/3rten3f5

• Publication Date: Nov 23, 2007
• Deposit Date: Sep 19, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 11, 2024
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Pages: 346-351
• Book Title: The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, volume 4: Professionalism and Diversity 1880–2000
• ISBN: 9780748618293
• Keywords: Reference publishing; Reference works; Academic; Educational; Scotland
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2063676
• Publisher URL: https://web.archive.org/web/20220622003231/https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-edinburgh-history-of-the-book-in-scotland-volume-4-professionalism-and-diversity-1880-2000.html