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Ertel, Monica – Library Journal, 1990
The Apple Library (the library at Apple Computer, Inc.) currently reports to the research and development arm of the company, a relationship that has been mutually advantageous. The library has been involved in research through a library users group, a grant program, and a laboratory within the library. (MES)
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Grants, Information Technology, Library Role
Library Journal, 2005
Some corporate executives regard their libraries as black holes that just consume company resources, but thanks to Laura Gordon-Murnane, executives at the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) know their library actively adds value to the company. As web master for BNA's intranet, Gordon-Murnane creates information tools, databases, and products for…
Descriptors: Special Libraries, Information Services, Information Technology, Web Sites
Avallone, Susan – Library Journal, 1987
Briefly summarizes topics discussed within the theme of global information access at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, including information policy in foreign countries, copyright laws, the impact of library automation on access to information, and findings of a task force on the value of the information professional.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Copyrights, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Williams, Wilda W. – Library Journal, 1998
Provides an annotated bibliography of 42 books that rank as the library profession's most outstanding literature published between January 1997 and March 1998. The list is organized by the following categories: academic libraries; archives/preservation; cataloging/technical services; children's services; collection development; general library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annotated Bibliographies, Archives, Cataloging
Estes, Mark E. – Library Journal, 1998
Discusses the challenges confronting law libraries in this age of technology. Highlights include physical storage space; transformation of the library environment; search and retrieval challenges; law library/librarian profile; librarian/publisher partnerships; and the future roles of technology and library services. (AEF)
Descriptors: Change, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Information Technology
Vogel, Brenda – Library Journal, 1997
Argues that, in spite of the financial burden on local, state, and federal justice systems, prison libraries must be transformed from access-to-the-courts programs and emerge as community information and cultural centers that provide both electronic and book formats. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Costs, Electronic Libraries, Government Role
St. Lifer, Evan – Library Journal, 1994
Reports the results of a survey of librarian job satisfaction that covered librarians' perceptions of their jobs, compensation and benefits, advancement opportunities, and technological challenges. Statistics on average salaries, benefits, salaries by gender, advancement opportunities, and staff cuts are presented by library type. Gender…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Dismissal (Personnel), Fringe Benefits, Information Technology
