John Walford | |
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| Born | Albert John Walford August 3, 1906 Bermondsey, London, United Kingdom |
| Died | January 7, 2000 (aged 93) |
| Alma mater | University College London |
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| Notable work | The Guide to Reference Material |
| Spouse |
Jean Binder (m. 1959) |
| Children | 2 |
Albert John Walford MBE FRHistS FLA (August 3, 1906 – January 7, 2000), frequently published under the name A. J. Walford, was a British librarian, bibliographer, and editor. He is best known for his three-volume Guide to Reference Material, a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of reference works intended for libraries in the United Kingdom. The Guide became an essential reference work in itself and Walford gained the reputation as the most well known British librarian in the world. In addition, Walford served as editor and columnist for the journal Library Association Record.