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The Crime Writers’ Association and the CWA Spare Copy Catalogue
Michael Z. LewinDescribes the history and activities of the Crime Writers′Association, highlighting various awards, and recent winners. Detailsthe CWA Spare Copy Catalogue Scheme, whereby…
Library Orientation: A Workable Alternative Re‐worked
Jan NicholsFollowing the Library induction/orientation process at theUniversity of the West of England, Bristol in the autumn term of 1990,it was recognized on both educational and practical…
COMLA: The First 21 Years and After
K.C. HarrisonDescribes the foundation of the Common‐wealth Library Associationin 1972 discussing the circumstances leading to the Association andsurrounding its creation; the early years of…
A Survey of Job Satisfaction among Library Officers in Nigeria
Samuel Olugbade OladokunSurveys the status and job satisfaction of para‐professionallibrary officers in Nigerian libraries. Highlights a degree ofdissatisfaction and considers areas of particular…
The Library Committee
Mike McKeenThe Library Committee is often mentioned but rarely discussed inthe literature, yet it often plays an important role in the operation ofa library or information service. Discusses…
Trends in Information Needs and Use Research
Cephas OdiniHighlights the major trends in information needs and use in asurvey of the literature from the later 1940s to the present time. Theshortcomings of early studies, particularly…