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Collection evaluation through citation analysis techniques: a case study of the Ministry of Education, Singapore
Joanna Tan Yeok Ching, K.R. ChennupatiKnowing how the library’s collection is being used and how patrons are feeling about its collection are important for the evaluation of the library collection. The former can be…
Information needs and information seeking behaviour of rural dwellers in Nigeria: a case study of Ekpoma in Esan West local government area of Edo State, Nigeria
Margaret O. MomoduThe extent and nature of rural populations in Nigeria is described. A study is reported which examined the information needs of rural populations in the Ekpoma district and its…
African universities and the challenge of knowledge creation and application in the information age
John Abdul KargboInformation is a resource for development. It is vital for every aspect of our personal and working lives. Libraries have traditionally been among the foremost repositories in the…
The Marx Memorial Library, Clerkenwell Green, London
David GerardThe circumstances of the foundation of the Marx Memorial Library are recounted, and the history of the building which houses it described. The library’s contents and significance…
Circulating libraries
Eric GlasgowThe nature of the 18th century circulating library is briefly described and its role in forming initial readings habits for women leading to the great 19th century women…