This paper starts by exploring the definition of knowledge and knowledge management; examples of acquisition, creation, packaging, application, and reuse of knowledge are provided. It then considers the partnership for knowledge management and especially how librarians as knowledge professionals, users, and technology experts can contribute to…

This paper examines the factors that govern identification of place in its environment, its literature, and its description as presented to the reference librarian by the genealogical researcher. Toponyms and exonyms, their elements of activity, status, extent, focus, and boundaries are examined, explicated, and defined. The techniques, sources,…

In 2000, Stately grants, earmarked to cover 50% of operational costs and purchases of mobile libraries in Norway, were proposed to be canceled. An intense lobby resulted in a transfer of operational costs to block grants. Grants toward the purchase of mobile libraries in Norway no longer exist. This paper discusses whether it is possible during…

This paper discusses the findings of a survey that examined the national bibliographies of 81 countries in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, and Oceania. Results are presented in the following areas: (1) the connection between legal deposit laws and national bibliographies; (2) coverage and scripts of the national…

This paper discusses library development in the changing environment arising within the forthcoming Information/Knowledge Society. The role of the library as a social institution is examined in the context of the evolution of the whole literary and knowledge system. Ideas about conceptual changes to be introduced by the library in order to respond…

Innovative ideas for enhancing library programs do not have to be expensive, and they can be creative, as well as fun. (Author)

It is argued that Shera's macrobibliography'' or social epistemology'' provides not only a subject for theoretical study but that it will also be needed for the rational design of library and information systems and networks of the near future. (6 references) (Author)

The article concentrates on specific aspects which led to the establishment of the British Library Board. Particular consideration is given to future problems and difficulties. (1 reference) (Author/SJ)

There is no shortage of appropriate techniques for the analysis of library operations. Many of those described here require no particular mathematical background, and are essentially extensions of common sense. Strengths and weaknesses of various techniques were called to attention, and wider use by librarians of certain ones was encouraged. (37…

Gives a list of university extension libraries in the U.S. and Canada. (GB)

The present state of public, school and university libraries in the Democratic Republic of the Sudan is discussed. (2 references) (Author/SJ)

The results of a two-month study on the costs of interlibrary loans at a small university are presented by using comprehensive tables. (3 references) (DH)

Dr. Dougherty was questioned about various aspects of the library's role in an academic setting. Among the topics discussed were: instructional media centers; library finances, library relevance, and librarian/teacher cooperation. (SM)

This compilation is an expansion of the 1971 report prepared for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization questionnaire to update information on Bibliographical Services Throughout the World''. New editions and information not previously available are covered. (150 references) (DH)

A brief history, present status and future programs of libraries in the U.S.S.R. are presented. (2 references) (SJ)