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Jovita Kaur, Lovely Professional University Unit 12: Bibliographical Sources

Unit 12: Bibliographical Sources Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

12.1 Definition of Bibliography
12.2 Functions of Bibliography
12.3 Types of Bibliographical Sources

12.3.1 Subject Bibliographies
12.3.2 National Bibliographies
12.3.3 Trade Bibliographies
12.3.4 Universal Bibliographies
12.3.5 Statistical Bibliographies

12.4 Importance of Bibliographical Sources
12.5 Bibliographic Control
12.6 Comparative Study of INB and BNB

12.6.1 Indian National Bibliography (INB)
12.6.2 British National Bibliography (BNB)
12.7 Summary
12.8 Keywords
12.9 Review Questions

12.10 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

Discuss the definition of bibliography
Explain the functions of bibliographical sources
Identify types of bibliographical sources
Describe the importance of bibliographical sources

Explain the concept of bibliographic control
Compare and contrast of INB and BNB

Introduction

With the tremendous growth of knowledge and wide variety of information available, it has
presently become difficult for our users to keep themselves up-to-date. This problem can be
overcome with proper keys or aids to access the vast amount of available information.

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