Hi, Cathy et al --
just wanted to echo Cathy's question. We've been having trouble for a
couple of years finding general science encyclopedias in print. It seems
they've gotten very subject specific. Perhaps science encyclopedias in
print are going the way of the Britannica? Ouch, wait a minute, just saw
this: Encyclopedia Britannica's COO jumps to death
<http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/story/237593.html>. Perhaps too
apt a metaphor.
Anyhow -- I'd also be interested in what if any general science
encyclopedias people use -- print or digital. thanks!
Jole
On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 11:54 AM, Cathy Rettberg <crettberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi folks - two questions, as I pack up my library for construction:
1. Would anyone like a set of print New Grove Dictionary of Music &
Musicians? Which isn't so new - it's a 1980 edition. It's 20 volumes - a
space hog unless it's being used. We subscribe to the online one and this
never gets used.
2. I have a Grolier New Book of Popular Science. Copyright 2002 = not so
new. It looks like they aren't making this any more, but our 6th and 7th
graders user this often. Does anyone have a good recent replacement for a
general science encyclopedia for middle school?
Thanks - Cathy
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Cathy Rettberg, Head Librarian
Menlo School
Atherton, CA
http://library.menloschool.org
Morris Award 2017 committee member
busily reading secret Morris-eligible titles!
