Library Resources
On Gambling
Most of the
library resources
deal on the subject of problem gambling issues. It also
includes the study materials for other pathological
gambling related issues. There is also an online
directory of National Certified Gambling Counselors. It
also provides a locator for Inpatient and Residential
Treatment. It is significant to take into point that it
is not a complete catalog of problem gambling
information. The available resources contain a thorough
list of NCPG Literature. Links to problem gambling books
are also available and provided. Other resources include
a series of problem issues and economic side financial
issues. Some of national and international
organizations, interested in the topic, provide these
guides. There are various workbooks available on Problem
gamblers and their Finances. There is also a guide
available for Treatment Professionals available free of
charge. Various periodicals and journals like The
companion volume, Personal Financial Issues for Loved
Ones of Problem Gamblers, is designed for family
members, friends, co-workers and others, and is
available in hard copy at no charge through the NCPG
office or our State Affiliates. None of the organization
controls the content, products or services. They neither
endorse them.
Contents of the resources
Evaluating and selecting of search engines and the
librarians do web resources that may appeal to
clientele. Librarians save time and effort for
information seekers as they search for topics. They also
organize material by topics. The librarians also do
evaluation of web sites and choice to highlight only
accurate and reliable resources. One can discover very
quickly whether the library has already done some
research, evaluation and selection in the particular
area of research by beginning the research at the
library's web site. Collection is comprised of the
personal and business papers of owners of gambling halls
and centers. The collection
includes correspondence to owners from a number of
celebrities. There are also scrapbooks, and newspaper
clippings, and a number of 16 mm films that feature the
hall owners at the spot. There are also photo
collections containing the covered gambling issues.
Online resources and services are provided and
accessible by many libraries. Library type, size and
clientele result in the variety of resources and
services. There are different types and genres of the
libraries and some may be more accessible than others.
Many of the guides are compiled by staff of the
Reference Libraries on a topic of interest to the
researchers and the academicians. These are designed to
provide an introduction to the topic, directing the user
to a variety of sources. Also it is not intended to be
exhaustive. It is focused on items available in the
reference Library.
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