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Cooperative programmes and networking in Japanese academic libraries
Zensei OshiroThe Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture of Japan envisioned a scholarly information system in 1978. In order to realize the system, the Ministry established Foreign…
In the librarian’s chair: an analysis of factors which influence the motivation of library staff and contribute to the effective delivery of services
Jamie Green, Barbara Chivers, Glen MynottSuggests that the task of ensuring a high level of staff motivation requires from library managers a range of managerial, sociological and psychological skills for which they have…
Africa: focus on current library and information training needs and future patterns
Henry L. MamboDiscusses the training of library and information professionals in Africa, and future development. Argues that library and information services (LIS) training in Africa must take…
A critical review of Internet sites as a research source for Shakespeare
Sadiya P. KhanThe role of Web sites in literary research is indicated and their evaluation is discussed. The discussion identifies a number of criteria for evaluating literary research Web…
Manchester’s John Rylands Library
Eric GlasgowThe circumstances surrounding the foundation of the John Rylands Library, and the commercial and cultural context within which it was established are discussed. The background of…