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Knowledge Representation and Information Seeking
Stuart HannabussKnowledge is a socially constructed reality based on facts, values and beliefs, with close associations with what we regard as true and valid and what appears to cause and explain…
Subject Access to Library Catalogues in Scottish University, Central Institution and College of Education Libraries: A Survey
John C. CrawfordThe findings of a survey of Scottish university, central institution and college of education libraries to assess present and planned subject access to their catalogues and…
Transborder Data Flow: A Review of Issues and Policies
Gisela Moohan, Elizabeth Morton, Sally Rimmer, Giulio Romano, Paul F. BurtonThe ideal of unhindered transborder data flow (TDF) is shown to be unrealistic; numerous barriers exist, created by various factors. Four facets of TDF are examined: privacy and…
Caring Libraries in a Caring Society
J.D. HendryThe present state of public services, particularly library services, is examined in relation to the United Kingdom Government and its advocacy of an enterprise culture. The role…
The Australian Bicentenary in Print
Alan DayImportant and interesting books and articles published in England and Australia in connection with, or commemorating, the Australian Bicentenary are described. Five “official…