Aslib Proceedings: Volume 36 Issue 2
Table of contents
Special libraries and information services and the development of the UK information industry
Harry EastIt would not be particularly useful to dwell overlong on defining the information industry. That term, as currently used, can be understood to cover some aspect of most activities…
The intermediary today and tomorrow
Pauline DuckittModern fables do not begin ‘Once upon a time’. ‘Imagine in the future' is more appropriate. If you are familiar with Douglas Adams’ Hitch‐hiker's Guide to the Galaxy you may know…
Information in local government: challenge and opportunity
T.D. WilsonIn this country local authorities perform many tasks in society, from keeping an eye on the quality of goods, through the maintenance of parks and other amenities, to the…
User education in the online age
Ray LesterThe prime idea of ‘user education’ has been to teach present and prospective users of libraries and similar information services how to find the information they need. Users need…