About the Reference Awards


Since 1970, the Reference Awards have been recognising excellence; promoting awareness of outstanding reference books and products; encouraging quality; and setting industry standards.

For further details visit the Awards website.

The Awards are administered by CILIP's Information Services Group and sponsored by Nielsen BookData.

A message from our sponsors:

Nielson BookDataNielsen BookData is proud to sponsor the ISG (CILIP) / Nielsen BookData Reference Awards for the third year running.

We believe this award allows us to recognise and reward excellence in reference material across the library and information industry ensuring that reference professionals are fully appreciated for their commitment and contribution to our industry.

Nielsen BookData was formed during 2002 following the merger of Whitaker Information Services, Book Data and First Edition. The company provides high quality bibliographic information which is used for acquisition and cataloguing in libraries all over the world. Nielsen BookNet provides transactional services including EDI messaging, allowing the industry to trade electronically.

For further information on any of our services please visit our website at www.nielsenbookdata.co.uk.
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