Guides
 

** Directories in Print

Ref. Desk   Ref. AY2001.D52

 

Directories
 

** Encyclopedia of Associations	Ref. Desk, Ref. HS17.G3
** Associations Unlimited	Online, under "Indexes"
** World of Learning	Ref. Desk, Ref. AS2.W6
** National Directory of Addresses and Telephone Numbers	Ref. Desk, Ref. E154.5.N37
** Patterson's American Education.	Ref. L901.P3
*   Directory of Corporate Affiliations	Ref. Desk, Ref. HG4057.A219
*   Thomas Register of American Manufacturers	Ref. T12.T6
*   Foundation Directory	Ref. AS911.A2F65
*   Lovejoy's College Guide	Ref. Bookshelf, Ref. LA226.L6
*   Patterson's Elementary Education	Ref. L901.P33
*   National Faculty Directory	Ref. L901.N34
#   Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory	Ref. KF190.M32
#   Telephone Directories	Ref. Bookshelf
#   AT&T Toll-Free 800 Directory	Ref. Desk  ---

 

Questions to Consider:

What kind of indexing is provided?  Is it adequate?

How currrent is the information provided?

Which items give more information than simple addresses and phone numbers?
 
 

Sample Questions for Directories:

Do you have an address for Stillwaters Resort and Conference Center in Alabama?
 

I need to call the Tattoo Club of America in Connecticut.  Where can I find a phone number?
 

I want to join the Dinah Shore Fan Club.  Is there one?  Where can I write to them?
 

Does the Huntington's Disease Society of America put out any publications?  What are they and how much?
 

My family is moving to Wollongong, Australia.  Are there any universities there that I can attend?
 

Where can I write to Arlen Specter in Washington, DC?