... . 340 pp. , ISBN: ISBN: 1‐85604‐434‐3   £24.95 Reference libraries The title of this new publication from Facet Publishing (formerly Library Association Publishing) is certainly ambitious and attention‐grabbing. This book aims to be a guide for reference desk staff to find out answers...

... Limited 2001 Reference libraries Librarians Service quality Skills Information technology The title “Dinosaur or dynamo?” in regard to the future for subject reference librarians requires no explanation; it merely contrasts “no future” with a possible bright and significant role...

... acquisition for UK information professionals. Business Schools Internet Reference libraries Resources This collection of nine papers aims to provide business librarians with current information on available Internet resources, as well as illustrate how librarians and users can collaborate...

...Alan Day When the British Library vacates the British Museum’s round Reading Room it will be restored to its pristine decorative style and will accommodate a reference library of publications relevant to the civilisations, cultures and societies represented in the Museum’s collections. It will also...

... Demographics Geodemographics Reference libraries Special libraries Older librarians will remember Robert L. Collison, one‐time reference librarian, Westminster City Libraries, BBC librarian, and later, head of the Ealing School of Librarianship, not only for his formidable reputation in reference...