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Ranganathan's relevance in the 21st century
David McMenemyTo discuss the importance of S.R. Ranganathan's teachings for librarians in the 21st century.Design/methodology/approach – The article is a reflective piece examining…
UK digital library licences and authentication systems: national versus local approaches
Nicholas JointTo examine the system of electronic library service licences and authentication in the UK, and highlight its hybrid local – national approach.
Library Review: The librarian and the art of reading: Summer 1944
R.H. BlackburnWritten in 1944, the purpose of this paper is to assess the librarian's increasing responsibilities and influences in the light of new educational plans.
On reading “The librarian and the art of reading”
Alan PoulterThe purpose of this paper is to reflect on an editorial from an earlier issue, entitled “The librarian and the art of reading”.
Library of Congress classification: catalogers’ perceptions of the new Subclass KBP
Yushiana Mansor, Younis Ahmad Ismā‘īl al‐ShawābikahProfessional cataloguers working in ten university libraries in Jordan, Malaysia, and United Arab Emirates were interviewed with the aim of investigating their perceptions on the…
Collection development for digital photographs
Trevor James BondThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the challenges involved in collecting and managing digital photographs and provide advice for librarians in appraising, formulating…
Managing a professional library and information science journal in Africa: Issues, innovations and imperatives
Charles O. OmekwuThe main objective of this paper is to highlight and discuss issues, innovations and imperatives related to the management of professional library and information science (LIS…