The new Walford : guide to reference resources /

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Edition:[9th edition].
Imprint:London : Facet Pub., 2005-2008
Description:2 volumes : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5780995
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Varying Form of Title:Guide to reference resources
Other uniform titles:Walford's guide to reference material.
Walford's guide to reference material.
Other authors / contributors:Lester, Ray.
Walford, A. J. (Albert John)
ISBN:9781856044950
1856044955
9781856044981
185604498X
Notes:"This book is the first volume of a series that succeeds Walford's guide to reference material, published in eight editions between 1959 and 2000 by Library Association Publishing"--Title page verso.
Includes indexes.
Summary:The New Walford highlights the best resources to use when undertaking a search for accurate and relevant information, saving you precious time and effort. For those looking for a selective and evaluative reference resource that really delivers on its promise, look no further. In addition to print sources, The New Walford naturally covers an extensive range of e-reference sources such as digital databanks, digital reference services, electronic journal collections, meta-search engines, networked information services, open archives, resource discovery services and websites of premier organizations in both the public and private sectors. But rather than supplying a list of all available known resources as a web search engine might, The New Walford subject specialists have carefully selected and evaluated available resources to provide a definitive list of the most appropriate and useful. With an emphasis on quality and sustainability, the subject specialists have been careful to assess the differing ways that information is framed and communicated in different subject areas. As a result the resource evaluations in each subject area are prefaced by an introductory overview of the structure of the relevant literature. This ensures that The New Walford is clear, easy-to-use and intuitive. - Publisher.
Other form:Online version: New Walford. [9th ed.]. London : Facet Pub., 2005-
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Summary:<p>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 we have now transformed Walford .<br> The New Walford (TNW) Volume 1: Science, Technology and Medicine is the first volume of a radically different guide. Published over 3 years, TNW will form the most substantial work of its kind in the English language.<br> This book provides a pathway through the huge quantity of information now accessible via the web. The types of material cited have been greatly widened to reflect the revolution brought about by the use of networked information; but we have made sure that print resources are not ignored where these are still valuable. If you are approaching a subject for the first time, TNW will get you on your way, guiding you to the best starting points for your query. 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.<br> Who is it for <br> This new reference book will be valuable for professionals worldwide who need to suggest resources to people who are relatively unfamiliar with the nuances of a topic and who need to know where to start. The focus is on resources that are most likely to be found and used within public, government, education or business information services.<br> If you are an LIS professional responsible for developing and revising a reference collection, new to reference work, staffing an enquiry desk, a research worker or student, you'll welcome publication of this new work - it's your paper portal to the world of reference resources.<br> Subject coverage </p> mathematics physics & astronomy earth sciences chemistry biological sciences agriculture, forestry, fisheries & food pre-clinical sciences; clinical medicine health natural resources & energy engineering information & communication technology. <p> Subject fields include </p> astrophysics & cosmology biodiversity & conservation genetics, genomics & bioinformatics infectious diseases information system security meteorology & climatology microengineering & nanotechnology palaeontology soil science sports & exercise medicine. <p> Editor-in-Chief Dr Ray Lester held posts in Unilever and a number of university libraries before becoming Director of Information Services at the London Business School and then the Head of Library and Information Services at The Natural History Museum.<br> Subject specialists </p> Catherine Carr , Cranfield University Jim Corlett , Nottingham Trent University Joanne Dunham , University of Leicester Helen Hathaway , University of Reading Dr Jonathan Jeffery , Leiden University Gareth Johnson , University of York Nazma Masud , Royal Society of Chemistry Roger Mills , University of Oxford Lorna Mitchell , Queen Mary, University of London Dr David Newton , The British Library Linda Norbury , University of Birmingham Bob Parry , University of Reading Alison Sutton , University of Reading Elizabeth Tilley , University of Cambridge Dr Barry White , University of Manchester Fenella Whittaker , The Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Item Description:"This book is the first volume of a series that succeeds Walford's guide to reference material, published in eight editions between 1959 and 2000 by Library Association Publishing"--Title page verso.
Includes indexes.
Physical Description:2 volumes : illustrations
ISBN:9781856044950
1856044955
9781856044981
185604498X