General Reference Collection

 

The purpose of the Reference Collection is to serve as an information source for the National Library's  learning, and research programmes, for students and researchers,  government ministries, and, for the local community. 

A reference book is designed to furnish specific information quickly. In most cases it is not intended for consecutive reading. Important factors in the selection of reference books are the authoritativeness, adequacy of indexing, accuracy, currency, and potential need for the information included.

 

Books in the reference collection must meet high standards in these criteria. 

Solomon Island Collection

 

The general scope of this collection covers the Solomon Islands and Pacific region (Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Western Pacific).

 

Subject areas fall within the broad areas of history, culture and society and will take in works that provide interpretation and analysis of Pacific-related issues, current events and social trends.

 

Subject areas collected will include:

 

• Solomon Island's relations with countries of Australasia and the Pacific

• History, politics, government, economy, culture, environment, social issues and modern life in countries of the Pacific region

• Intra-regional concerns - social, economic, political, historical