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MCB UP Ltd
Emerald Publishing
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0024-2535
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The use of applied library and information studies (LIS) research in New Zealand libraries

Kathlyn J. Turner

2002 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242530210428737

This study investigated the perceptions of New Zealand information professionals regarding LIS (library and information studies) applied research, by determining their reasons for and against consulting it, their tendency towards conducting it and encouraging others in their employ to produce it, and their opinions concerning the current relationship between LIS research and practice and how it might be improved. The study found that the amount of research consultation by information professionals is low; levels of research production, and encouragement for employees to produce research, are even lower. Participants most often consult the research to stay current with trends and developments in LIS, and to support workplace activities such as decision making, problem solving, planning and evaluation. The research is most often not consulted due to time constraints. Associational relationships were apparent between the amount of research consultation and education and employment participant variables. Respondents indicated that the most effective strategy for improving the current relationship between research and practice is the encouragement of research productions that include practical guidelines for the application of results in a workplace context.
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Applications of digital libraries and electronic technologies in developing countries: practical experiences in Uganda

Elisam Magara

2002 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242530210428746

Analyses applications offered by different organisations in Uganda and gives a way forward for the use of digital libraries. A qualitative approach with a purposive sampling strategy was adopted. The study was limited to practical experiences on the services and applications that made the basis of analysis. The results indicated that the majority of organisations apply IT in bridging access across networks and sharing of information between different organisations. It was observed that the current ICT systems in Uganda do not enable it to reach the majority of the community. It is concluded that digital libraries and electronic technologies have contributed effectively to collaborative applications between institutions in Uganda. Recommends that services need to be integrated into the organisations’ strategic objectives coupled with knowledge and skills.
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The predicament of librarianship: its problems and prospects in Nigeria

Benki S.H. Womboh

2002 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242530210428755

Discusses problems of and prospects for librarianship in Nigeria, especially in relation to other professions in the country. It begins with the philosophical foundation of man’s place in the universe, and a brief discussion of the evolution of librarianship as a profession. Subsequent problems are traced back to the influence of Melvil Dewey. Analysis proves the validity of librarianship as a profession and its problems in the Nigerian context are discussed. These problems are seen as teething ones, and particularly in relation to the country’s “Vision 2010”, the long term outlook and opportunities are very optimistic. Some recommendations to enhance development of the library profession in Nigeria are presented.
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Scotland and the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Eric Glasgow

2002 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242530210428764

The history of the Encyclopaedia Britannica from its inauguration in 1768 up to the ninth edition of 1888 is described. Its origins in Edinburgh during the Enlightenment are discussed and its early Edinburgh editors and contributors reviewed. Later editors and contributors and the gradual changing of the work are discussed. Its expansion from an Edinburgh to a global publication is also demonstrated.
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