As libraries and information services address the needs of users in an increasingly networked environment, there is a need for theoretical models to underpin research, development and practice. The characteristics and roles of traditional libraries and information services are described, and a...

This paper discusses statistical analyses of the effect of reductions in opening hours on book issues of public library authorities (PLAs). Monthly issue statistics over a three‐ to four‐year period for twenty‐six libraries in four PLAs (Sheffield, Ealing, Hereford and Worcester, and...

The Internet has become a cornerstone of modern libraries. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the Internet in Syria from the lobbying efforts that took place beforehand, to the implementation phase and its problems. The paper describes the most important Internet projects. Future...

This paper addresses the issue of the steady and unsteady forces which may be imparted to a pump impeller by the through flow. The historical trend to increase the power density and speed of turbomachines has inevitably led to an increase in the number of fluid/structure interaction problems...

This paper reports the results of a survey of information needs and information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the UK population. The survey was the first stage of the Citizenship Information project, funded by the British Library Research and Innovation Centre. In total, 1294...

The digital library is a socio‐technical concept of great significance. It redefines the relationships between information providers and intermediaries and, potentially, transforms the way that services are delivered to users. This article, based on a British Library Research & Innovation...

This article gives details about how the author teaches about “Fiscal Management” at Boston’s (USA) Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Included in the instructional methodology are methods of research, “the box,” outside speakers, class assignments, papers, and...