Takes account of the revolution that is occurring in bibliographic science as printed reference works extend to electronic databases, CD-ROMs, and online networks such as the Internet. This title provides information on traditional printed works, describes new guides and updated versions of old ones, and notes the availability of reference works.

Extensive cross-referencing and a detailed index that includes authors, subjects, and titles enhance the book's usefulness. Francis Paul Prucha, S.J., is professor emeritus of history at Marquette University and the author or editor of some two dozen works of American history, including the prize-winning "The Great Father: The United States Government and the American Indians" (1984) and the "Atlas of American Indian Affairs" (1990), both published by the University of Nebraska Press.