Key Reference Sources

The following is a selection of the reference books relevant for education. It is not meant to be exhaustive in any way. Please use LIBERTAS to find other books in these subject areas. The classmarks are written beside each one. Books with QR in front of the classmark are shelved in the Quick Reference section at the beginning of the book sequence. Quick Reference books cannot be borrowed.

 

Libraries in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland 1999

Library Association, 1999 QR 021 LIB

Directory of organisations with information services ranging from large academic and public libraries to very specialised commercial, government, research and professional organisations. Entries give addresses and telephone numbers, contact names, details of subject coverage, special collections and publications.

 

International encyclopedia of education QR 370.03 INT

2nd edition. Pergamon, 1994

Twelve volume encyclopedia which attempts to present a contemporary summary of educational issues.

 

Head’s legal guide QR 371.2 HEA

Croner publications

Looseleaf file updated quarterly. Information about the law and education, including health and safety, employment, structure and administration of education and the day to day running of schools.

 

Teacher’s legal guide QR 371.2 TEA

Croner publications

Looseleaf file updated quarterly. Information about the laws and regulations that govern education. This includes employment, equal opportunities, health and safety and transport, among others.

 

Statistics of Education : England and Wales QR 370.942 EDU

1963 -

Annual published in five separate volumes

 

Education statistics for the United Kingdom QR 370.942 EDU

1967 -

Annual subdivided by country

 

Education year book QR 370 EDU

Pearson Education

Annual. Contents include information and addresses about government, educational establishments and other allied organisations in the United Kingdom. Also, resumes of Acts & Reports.

 

Education authorities directory QR 370.25 EDU

School Government Publishing Company Ltd

Annual. Includes information about government departments, public offices, examination organisations, local education authorities and educational establishments in the United Kingdom.

 

DfEE circulars QR 370.7942

DfEE

Copies of all DfEE circulars in chronological order.