Overview

First published in 1959, Walford's Guide to Reference Material achieved international recognition as a leading bibliographic tool across all subject areas. But, in the 1990s, the web transformed the information universe; and so Walford has been transformed. The New Walford (TNW) Volume 1: Science, Technology and Medicine is the first volume of a radically different Guide. Published in a three-volume cycle, TNW will form the most substantial reference book of its kind in the English language. The work is unique in providing a pathway not only through the huge quantity of information now accessible via the web, but also through those print resources that remain valuable. The types of material cited have been greatly widened to reflect the revolution brought about by the use of networked information and, for the information professional, TNW's new way of categorizing resources reflects the fundamental changes that have taken place in the scientific, business, political and social information landscapes. TNW has a much simpler subject classification than its predecessor, with resources within the 12 groupings divided between about 100 distinct and generally recognizable subject fields, and then allocated to one of just 13 standard resource categories. The classification is supplemented by a detailed topic index, and each subject grouping has a short introductory essay, highlighting the distinctive features of its reference resources. Each resource is given a succinct description, leading the busy user straight to its key features. This new reference book is valuable for information professionals worldwide who need to suggest resources to people who are relatively unfamiliar with the nuances of a topic and who are asking, 'Where should I start?' The focus is on resources that are most likely to be found and used within public, government, education or business information services. It is also intended for LIS professionals responsible for developing and revising a reference collection, research workers and students. It is the paper portal to the world of reference resources

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Ray Lester was formerly Head of Library and Information Services at the Natural History Museum.

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