Background
Ford, Martin Geoffrey was born on January 24, 1942 in Simonstown, Cape Province, South Africa. Son of George Frederick and Muriel Ford.
Ford, Martin Geoffrey was born on January 24, 1942 in Simonstown, Cape Province, South Africa. Son of George Frederick and Muriel Ford.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University Leicester, 1963. Master of Science in Information Studies, University Sheffield, 1973.
Sub-library University Southampton, England, 1978—1987, deputy library, 1987—1989. Library University Bristol, England, 1990—2002, director information services England, 1999—2002. Member editorial board Journal Documentation, 1988—2002, Journal American Society Information Science & Technology, since 2002.
Chairman SCONUL, London, 1998—2000, South West Regional Library. Systems, 1998—1999.
Member of Chartered Institute Library. Association Professionals (associate Robinson medal 1972).
Married Elizabeth Jill Barker.