Examining the different bodies that publish official material, this book describes the types of material published, how it is made available and how it is recorded. Finding Official British Information focuses on the digital availability of official information and considers how much is now freely available on the web and how to locate it as well as addressing issues of web only publishing. It covers public bodies in the UK and includes publications issued by central and local government as well as the devolved assemblies and the many other organisations that issue official publications. Quick 'how to find' section for each area Designed for the non-specialist Covering central and local government, the devolved assemblies and other public bodies in the UK

Auteur

Jane Inman is Technical Librarian for the Environment and Economy Directorate, Warwickshire County Council. Chair of the Affiliation of Local Government Information Specialists and serves on the Standing Committee on Official Publications. She writes a regular column on official publishing and contributes material to other publications. Howard Picton works in the City of London.

Texte du rabat

Examines at the different bodies which publish official material, describing the types of material published, how it is made available and how it is recorded. This title focuses on the digital availability of official information and considers how much is freely available on the web and how to locate it and addresses issues of web only publishing.

Résumé

"Jane and Howard have so much experience with official publishing that it was high time they wrote it down for the rest of us. This book will be an invaluable addition to the shelves of anyone who needs help tracking down and using official publications." --Andrew Coburn, Chairman SCOOP

"I would definitely recommend this book as a useful tool for the generic Reference Librarian and specialist alike." --Refer

"This book could hardly be more thorough and detailed." --CILIP Update

Contenu

What is official publishing; Parliamentary information; Information issued by central government departments, local authorities and the devolved assemblies; Information issued by other pubic bodies; How to find it; How to keep track of it; What is available digitally; The impact of Freedom of Information and re-use of public sector information regulations.