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Anderson, Hattie T. – Special Libraries, 1981
Describes a special reference service that supports administrative, planning, management, and technical levels of an organization operating within the research and development and major systems acquisition environment. More than 15 references are cited. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Services, Library Role, Reference Services
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Nichol, Kathleen M. – Special Libraries, 1983
Discusses problems of increasing numbers of databases (standardization, vendor contracts, training, restricted access, duplicate citations), noting implications for change in librarian's role as supplier of decision making data (education, users groups, search aids, information brokers, collection evaluation, reference and source databases,…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Librarians, Library Role
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Burton, Hilary D. – Special Libraries, 1973
The effects of personal systems on formal library and secondary information services use are analyzed. Conclusions are that personal information systems are not personalized libraries;'' formal library services should concentrate on developing complimentary programs. (9 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Information Services, Information Sources, Information Systems
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Griffen, Agnes M. – Special Libraries, 1987
An urban public library responds to an invitation from the local Fire and Rescue Services Department to make suggestions for improving communication between the library and the County Emergency Management Program. Recommendations are made for library involvement in long-term prevention, preparedness to respond, response to emergencies, and…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, County Officials, Emergency Programs, Letters (Correspondence)