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Beyond research guidance: the Gateway Library Research Mentoring Program
Lesley Moyo, Ashley RobinsonProvides an overview of a new information literacy initiative at the Penn State University’s Gateway Library. The Research Mentoring Program was designed to address the individual…
End‐user training in a virtual medical library setting – a case study of an academic medical library in Lebanon
Aida FarhaThe Saab Medical Library (SML) developed its virtual medical library site in 1997. The spread of the Internet prompted its development, in addition to continuous requests from…
A wider view of knowledge
Stuart HannabussArgues that current discussion about knowledge management begs the question as to what “knowledge” actually is. Suggests that definitions are usually based upon assumptions about…
User privacy in the digital library environment: a matter of concern for information professionals
Paul Sturges, Vincent Teng, Ursula IliffeUser privacy has taken on a fresh importance as digital resources and systems become increasingly important in libraries. Public and professional concern has been aroused by…
Consortia purchasing: a feasibility study for the UK veterinary and animal health field
Bryn DaviesASVIN was a project funded by the Research Support for Libraries Programme (RSLP). The principal aim was to develop better co‐operation between nine UK libraries in the veterinary…
Restructuring academic libraries in Nigeria: issues to consider
Ijeoma Juachukkiu Ibegbulam, Richard OlorunsolaMost academic libraries in Nigeria have retained the traditional organisational structure based on two broad divisions – reader services and technical services. Observes that…
Copyright questions asked by libraries
Elizabeth Gadd, Richard GastonDescribes the history, purpose and membership of the Lis‐Copyseek e‐mail discussion list. Reports on an analysis of the year 2000 Lis‐Copyseek archives that was performed to gain…
Effecting change: reader development projects in public libraries
Briony Train, Judith ElkinInvestigates the growing significance of project‐based work in the public library sector, using as an example the field of reader development. Drawing on the Branching Out…
The bidding culture in the UK public library – a case study approach
Sandra Parker, Kathryn Ray, Ken HarropEffective participation in the competitive bidding arena is one of the main vehicles for securing the necessary additional funds to maintain and develop UK public library…
Collaboration and liaison: the importance of developing working partnerships in the provision of networked hybrid services to lifelong learners in rural areas
Mary MackayThe concept of lifelong learning is one of inclusiveness and flexibility and the emerging idea is that education will come to the people in their own communities, no matter where…
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