In response to the numerous inquiries about the availability of microcomputer software for libraries, Nolan Information Management Services decided to approach the problem…
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In response to the numerous inquiries about the availability of microcomputer software for libraries, Nolan Information Management Services decided to approach the problem systematically by searching the library and computer literature for reviews and articles about software that could be of use to library and information management professionals. After compiling this information, Nolan Information Management Services decided to publish the results in an annual publication entitled, the Micro software report.
So many new microcomputer software products have been released this past year, that it's nearly impossible to keep up, let alone comprehend how these new programs will assist us…
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So many new microcomputer software products have been released this past year, that it's nearly impossible to keep up, let alone comprehend how these new programs will assist us in our day‐to‐day library/information management operations.
Please note that the Software Program entitled ‘MicroDisclosure’ mentioned in the ‘Microcomputer Software for Libraries: A Survey’ (Vol. 1, No. 4, October 1983, p. 277) by Dr…
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Please note that the Software Program entitled ‘MicroDisclosure’ mentioned in the ‘Microcomputer Software for Libraries: A Survey’ (Vol. 1, No. 4, October 1983, p. 277) by Dr. Jeanne M. Nolan was mistakenly attributed to Information Access. MicroDisclosure™ is actually produced by Disclosure Partners, 5161 River Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20816. Telephone: (301) 951–1300 for more information.
Dr. Carlos Cuadra has been speaking recently on the challenge posed to database publishers by microcomputer technology. He suggested (during a panel discussion at the Information…
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Dr. Carlos Cuadra has been speaking recently on the challenge posed to database publishers by microcomputer technology. He suggested (during a panel discussion at the Information Industry Meeting in Chicago in May 1983) that both publishers and online service vendors should define much more clearly the terms and conditions for retaining downloaded data locally.
Barry Mahon, Peter Noerr, D. Raitt and Brian Collinge
Did you know that Unesco produces twenty‐two computerised databases and that thirty‐nine information systems or services are available through FAO? So what, you might say, but it…
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Did you know that Unesco produces twenty‐two computerised databases and that thirty‐nine information systems or services are available through FAO? So what, you might say, but it is nonetheless interesting. This directory lists 615 selected information systems, services and databases set up by thirty‐eight United Nations agencies. It contains almost twice as many entries as the previous edition which appeared in 1978.
Public programming in a public library is, by and large, a creative endeavour. By talking with the public, by being a part of the community, using past experience and analyzing…
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Public programming in a public library is, by and large, a creative endeavour. By talking with the public, by being a part of the community, using past experience and analyzing data from previous programs, and through plain old‐fashioned intuition, various programs are tried, projects started and conclusions drawn. A public access microcomputer fits very well into this notion, but goes one step further: a micro project never ‘ends’ in the same way that a series of movies, seminars, a book talk, or a lecture end; it is an ongoing, changing, and active program.
Letitia Hadden, Aisling O’Riordan and Jeanne Jackson
Equality of rights for individuals who identify as being lesbian or gay (LG) have emerged over recent years, and significant advancements have been made in recognition and support…
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Purpose
Equality of rights for individuals who identify as being lesbian or gay (LG) have emerged over recent years, and significant advancements have been made in recognition and support of LG rights in Ireland. Given the recent change in legal rights for the LG population, Civil Partnership 2010 and Marriage Equality 2015, this paper aims to explore the lived experience of daily occupations of LG adult’s in Ireland today, by applying an occupational justice lens.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative phenomenological research study, examined the concept of occupational justice as experienced by eight adults, who identified as being LG. Data was collected through face to face, semi-structured interviews.
Findings
Four themes capturing the complexity of each participant’s experience of daily occupations and occupational justice emerged, namely, transitions and personal journeys, celebrating differences, empowerment through occupation and inner conflict. Findings demonstrate how occupational justice is experienced as a complex, contextually embedded and dynamic process specific to each individual.
Originality/value
Future research in this area should aim to explore the experiences of both a younger and older LG population, along with those who identify as bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex to continue to raise awareness of the potential for occupational injustice within this minority population.
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Jeanne Boston, Charles W. Dean, Hugh Phillips and Nolan F. Pope
Outlines the problems and challenges faced by the University of Wisconsin with the integration of GIS tools within the electronic library resources. Briefly details the…
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Outlines the problems and challenges faced by the University of Wisconsin with the integration of GIS tools within the electronic library resources. Briefly details the introduction of the system before outlining its abilities and benefits. Considers the training required by library staff. Discusses the ways of testing and evaluating such a project and presents a model testing such a project within a future proposed environment. Considers new potential technology enhancements.