Synopsis Reference sources for library catalogue and catalogue formats can be understood by reading this book. Classification of library i.e. Dewey decimal classification, Congress classification and reference tools are described by the author. As far as the reference materials in concerned, the readers can get the information on ninth chapter. In author explains about almanacs and yearbooks for reference materials. Dictionaries for references materials and their uses and types of dictionaries are given in eleventh chapter. General encyclopaedias and types of encyclopaedia for reference materials, biographical information are also explained.

Bibliographies and bibliographic guides for reference materials in mentioned by the author in fourteenth chapter. The author explained about allases and gazetteers for reference materials. Handbooks and directories for reference materials are vividly described in sixteenth chapter. The book explains on reference materials for social sciences. This book is useful for students, research scholars, librarians, professors lectures alike.