New Library World: Volume 110 Issue 11/12
Table of contents
Is the all‐electronic route a sensible option for the modern school library?
Andrew K. ShentonThere is increasing debate concerning the need for libraries within British schools. Many city academies are opening without them and existing schools are considering discarding…
The boat library of Bangprok community in Thailand: An evaluation of its performance and impact
S.M. Zabed AhmedThe main purpose of this paper is to identify Bangprok community's information needs and to evaluate the performance and impact of its boat library.
US national accessibility survey: librarians serving patrons with disabilities
Laurie J. Bonnici, Stephanie L. Maatta, Muriel K. WellsThe paper seeks to determine the state of library services to people with disabilities in the USA. It aims to use social capital theory to provide a lens to reconceptualize equal…
Academic library liaison programs in US libraries: methods and benefits
James Thull, Mary Anne HansenThe purpose of this paper is to provide an updated definition of academic liaison work and examine methods for developing effective liaison relationships.
Library‐a‐go‐go: bringing the library to the people
Michele Hampshire, Cathy E. SanfordThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the current status and challenges of providing library services to commuter populations living in the fastest‐growing region of the San…
Practical low‐cost marketing measures: The experience of Waterford Institute of Technology Libraries
Kieran Cronin, Terry O'BrienThe purpose of this paper is to illustrate that in increasingly financially constrained times, libraries do not require prerequisite specialised marketing expertise to promote…
Self‐leadership: road to personal excellence
Elisa F. TopperThe purpose of this paper is to understand the concept of self‐leadership and how it can bring personal excellence.
The LILAC Conference 2009
Bob GlassThe purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the LILAC Conference held in Cardiff, UK, in March 2009.