Library Review

John Farrow

doi: 10.1108/00242539610107712pmid: N/A

It has often been suggested that propositional analysis (PA) can provide a consistent basis for modelling the indexing process. Describes and exemplifies the application of indexing of PA, together with the associated Kintsch/Van Dijk model of text comprehension and production. Discusses limitations of the technique.

Margaret Kendall

doi: 10.1108/00242539610107721pmid: N/A

The important role which public library services can play in the lives of older adults has been highlighted over the last decade. Reviews the literature, with an emphasis on more recent research. Categorizes practical recommendations for developments into those of low or marginal cost, and those which require further allocation of resources in the medium or long term.

Graham Matthews; Paul Eden

doi: 10.1108/00242539610107730pmid: N/A

Presents interim findings of a year‐long project examining disaster management policy and practices in British libraries and suggests areas which should be covered in a disaster training programme, having drawn on the experience of librarians, archivists, museum officers, heritage organizations, disaster salvage and recovery companies, commercial binders, fire service officers, loss adjusters and local authority insurers. Refers to the possibility of inter‐library co‐operation. Concludes that all libraries and information centres need to take practical measures to minimize the risk of disaster and be prepared to react quickly and effectively should a disaster occur. Disaster training is therefore an essential requirement of any disaster management programme.

S. Nazim Ali; Harold C. Young; Nasser M. Ali

doi: 10.1108/00242539610107749pmid: N/A

Develops a series of factors to be considered when developing criteria for determining the quality of a research article, as well as the quality of a publication (journal) for tenure or promotion decisions. Discusses ways to measure the quality of a particular publication and the research article using a checklist format. Raises commentaries on each perception and variable to enlighten the novice regarding philosophical and ethical issues. The process described is not prescriptive but explorative, allowing the institutional evaluators to compare their individual evaluations using a standardized format and rating scale. The values assigning to each exclusive factor can be varied according to the institutional objectives.

Eric Sandelands

doi: 10.1108/EUM0000000000002pmid: N/A

In 1994 Anbar Electronic Intelligence and the British Library collaborated to produce the definitive source of management material. The result is the launch of The Anbar Management Intelligence (AMI) service in 1996. Outlines the development of the journal accreditation process created to ensure high quality coverage for AMI.