...Helen Hayes Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of working in Scotland as Vice Principal for Knowledge Management and Librarian to the University. Design/methodology/approach The paper addresses some of the reasons for moving and the differences in approach...

...Stephen O'Connor; Catherine M. Nicholson Purpose To determine whether a collaborative academic store for Scotland is a viable proposition and discover what problems and issues it raises. Design/methodology/approach Implementation of a pilot facility that would permit a real‐world assessment...

...Rita Marcella; Michael McConnell; Gerald Moore; Michael Seton Describes the results of a Scottish Library and Information Council‐funded project into the business information needs of companies in the rural areas of the north‐east of Scotland. Based on a survey by questionnaire, interviews and case...