World Guide to Special Libraries (6th edition) Available to Purchase

This is a typical Saur directory of its type, with all that implies for accuracy, coverage and presentation. Once again, a mass of information (more than 35,000 libraries are listed) is collected, arranged and indexed and presented to purchasers in a clear and easily consulted format. The usual strengths are here: efforts to identify potential entries, send out and get back the questionnaires have been indefatigable. The information thus gathered is assembled in clear and consistent entries (library name, address, contact details and brief notes on stock) which are grouped under generic subject headings (aeronautics, environmental health, local and regional...