Table of contents
The subscription library in the twentieth century
Geoffrey ForsterDiscusses the survival of a few subscription libraries, and theconditions for that survival in relation to the general decline of suchlibraries over the last century. Outlines the…
The NSTC: a progress report
Gwen AverleyReviews the progress of the Nineteenth‐century Short TitleCatalogue project and describes the imminent publication of thefinal two volumes of the second series. Discusses the…
The revision of the Directory of Rare Books and Special Collections in the United Kingdom and Ireland
B.C. BloomfieldDescribes the circumstances surrounding, and difficulties in, thepublication of the original edition of the Directory of Rare Booksand Special Collections in the United Kingdom…
The Reading Experience Database
M.J. CrumpDescribes the foundation of the Reading Experience Database and itsaims and objectives. Briefly discusses the nature of material in thedatabase and its compilation.
Work‐related stress among the library and information workforce
Julita NaweDiscusses factors responsible for inappropriate levels of stress,symptoms of distress and techniques for managing it, with specificreference to library and information work…
The internationalization of MARC : Part II: some MARC formats based on USMARC
Mortaza KokabiSurveys the development of various MARC formats out of USMARC.Considers the formats for Canada, France, Spain and Indonesia. Indicatestheir main points of difference and local…
The internationalization of MARC: Part III: some MARC formats based on UKMARC
Mortaza KokabiSurveys the development of various MARC formats out of UKMARC.Describes the formats for Australia, Thailand, Italy and Singapore andindicates their main points of difference and…
Peter Leheup: “an odious character”
Alan DayDescribes the conduct of a lottery in 1753 to raise funds topurchase the Sloane and Harleian collections for the British Museum. Inparticular, discusses the activities of one…