Distinguishes between Knowledge and Information, emphasizes the importance of the distinction and the dangers of failing to recognize it, and argues for defining libraries as "Fortresses of Knowledge." (JD)

Library cooperation in the Metropolitan Washington area is described, along with its problems and successes, and the significant role special libraries can play in an ambitious intertype library cooperative. (Author/PF)

Authentication and certification of documents should be established as a part of the selection process in archives. Introductory courses in document examination are advocated for archival training programs. (JPF)

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)

The primary role of the prison library should be to promote the prisoners' right to read, rather than being committed to providing services and materials to support rehabilitation programs of the prison. (JPF)

This study examined how news library staff and editorial staff at a large metropolitan daily newspaper perceive the library's contribution to newsmaking. Data gathered by surveys and interviews show that the library plays a significant but unacknowledged role in news production. (3 references) (MES)

Discusses the networking possibilities open to special libraries, including the benefits of and barriers to participation in a national network. Twenty-one references are cited. (FM)

Discusses nine components of an environmental scanning model: selecting the scanning team; selecting resources to scan; choosing criteria for scanning; scanning the resources; identifying signals of new issues; selecting key events/issues; monitoring and analyzing events/issues; disseminating information; and deciding on appropriate organizational…

The keys to success in a one-person library are effective self-management and good communications between the librarian, his clientele, and management. Lack of pressure and direct appreciation for the librarian's professional efforts are described as the primary rewards of working in a one-person library. (Author)

The importance of machine readable data files (MRDF) produced as products of social science research is discussed, and formal and informal, short range and long range measures are suggested to increase the accessibility of information from policy makers, researchers, and students for librarians. (JPF)

Proposes that the library profession will, in the near future, divide into two tracks--the traditional librarian and the information manager. Recommendations for adapting to this change are included: (1) technological literacy; (2) career planning; (3) changes in library education; (4) accountability for information; and (5) a more positive public…

Considers how four historical events have influenced the world for information professionals and the view these events offer of the future: (1) invention of the Gutenberg printing press; (2) invention of the transistor; (3) success of the railroad; and (4) a statement by John Cotton Dana, first president of the Special Libraries Association. (9…

Maintains that managers of libraries operated by for-profit organizations must seek to cultivate the perception and appearance that cost-benefit to the sponsor exists, even if unsupportable in an accounting sense. (Author/JD)

Discusses the role of special librarians as leaders in the information management profession and suggests ways that librarians can empower themselves. Suggestions include valuing and promoting their work, understanding organizational roles, staying abreast of new technology, focusing on career planning, insisting on proper remuneration, and…

Examines policies concerning government-generated information and trend toward privatization of information, i.e., contracting out of government information functions to private sector. The impact these policies may have on public's access to government documents and reports and implications for information professionals are analyzed. A 42-item…