Aslib Proceedings: Volume 42 Issue 7/8

Computers, databases and thesauri

Joe McLelland

Two rather different approaches are used for handling a thesaurus as a printed document and for using one as an adjunct to a database management system. This results in term…

The need for book indexes, indexers, types of indexes and some search techniques

Richard Raper

This paper begins with a discussion on the need for book indexes and highlights their benefits. Indexes to symposia and reports are considered. Reasons for indexless books are…

Marketing and promotion in today's special library

Guy St. Clair

All libraries engage in some form of marketing and promotional activity, either active or passive. Four benefits come to those who promote their library services: usage; increased…