...Chao-Chen Chen; Chen-Chi Chang Purpose This study explores integrating artificial intelligence ( AI ) technologies into reference services within special libraries, focusing on the Hakka Literary Museum as a case example. It aims to address the limitations of traditional reference services...

...Shakeel Ahmad Khan; Abida Parveen Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the core competencies for librarians working in special libraries. It also measures the competencies of librarians working in special libraries of the Punjab Province against the checklist developed by the Special...

...Ifeanyi Adigwe; Josephus Oriola Purpose – This paper aims to understand job satisfaction as correlate with organizational change among personnel in computerized-based special libraries in Southwest, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – The study used a survey approach in collecting data...

...Shampa Paul; Sashi P. Singh Purpose – The purpose of the study is to evaluate the objectives, priorities and criteria of digitization. It also analyses the open access initiatives adopted by the special libraries in National Capital Region of India. The paper further examines the motivating...

...Husain Al‐Ansari Purpose The study is designed to explore the application of information technology in various operations and services in special libraries in Kuwait. Design/methodology/approach The data were collected through a questionnaire accompanied by interviews with head librarians...

... management Special libraries Health services Information operations The authors of this book begin by noting that almost nobody sets out to become a health sciences librarian. Their aim, therefore, is to provide those individuals who have suddenly found themselves in such a predicament with a broad...

... from the Aquaculture Department, followed by 21.5 per cent from the Fish Processing Technology Department, with and 15.2 per cent belonging to the Fishery Resources and Management Department. Electronic media Special libraries India Information retrieval The technological advancements...

... communication systems Special libraries India NASSDOC is India's leading information centre for research and innovation in the social sciences and was established in 1969 by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) as its division. The centre provides library and reference services...

...Anwarul Islam; K.C. Panda Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the current status of special libraries of Bangladesh and their ability to adapt information technology (IT) in various library operations and services. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on the case study...

...Danijela Tešendić; Branko Milosavljević; Dušan Surla Purpose The aim of this research is to model and implement a software system for library circulation, so that all requirements of city and special libraries for electronic business with the library users can be fulfilled. Design/methodology...

...Anjali Gulati This paper discusses the status of information and communication technologies usage in Indian libraries with special reference to special libraries and the efforts made by various institutions to propagate e‐information products and services. This paper highlights the consortia...

... to the text. All in all a great resource and a must‐have for anybody working with maps or anybody just interested in them! Special libraries Internet Geographical information systems This text is written for a broad global readership including map librarians, students of cartography...

... to lead this revolution, they may not only be competent at searching and finding information, but should also be fully computer‐literate and skilled in the use and application of these emerging technologies. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Special libraries Continuing development Information technology...

... as to how NORDINFO can assist this development and increase cooperative efforts. Research organizations Special libraries Electronic data interchange Information services Scandinavia The concept of the electronic library is still not quite clear although it is a household term in most library...

... database providers have acknowledged these new possibilities, librarians soon will. So when migrating library software to new products or new releases, such issues should be observed. Internet Special libraries Science Computer software Virtual reality Value added Most new library...

..., the technical and organisational preconditions, and the changes that were necessary to DP systems. The results are presented and the new situation of EDI versus the Internet is discussed. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Libraries Ordering systems Purchasing Electronic data interchange Special libraries...