Library/Information Science
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Digital Reference Services: Revisited
A discussion, with links of interest, on digital reference services in libraries
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New and Noteworthy
Find out what's new and noteworthy in the world of library and information science...
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Paraprofessionals at the Reference Desk
An overview of the controversial debate...
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How To Find Biographical Information on the Internet
Part two of a two part series.
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How To Find Biographical Information on the Internet
More than just "biographical" information, this article also includes people-finder resources and name etymology sites. Part One of a two part series.
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Librarians' Christmas Wish List
What do librarians really want? Check out this holiday wishlist to find out.
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Pregnancy: Recommended Resources
I've just had a baby girl (that's the reason for no article in October, sorry about that) and thought an article on pregnancy and childbirth related resources would be worthwhile to librarians and other Suite readers.
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In The News...
My 'every-so-often' article on newsworthy developments in library-land or new or newly-discovered resources...
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Profile: Ex Libris and Marylaine Block
A closer look at Ex Libris, that most excellent E-Zine from Marylaine Block.
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In Honour of Canada Day
Some Canadian sites and resources of interest to librarians and others.
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A Preview of the 2002 ALA Annual Conference
A few of the highlights of this year's American Library Association annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Google Answers
Some thoughts about Google Answers, Google's fee-for-research service.
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An Interview With Blake Carver
The conclusion of my interview with Blake Carver of LISNews.com
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An Interview With Blake Carver
An interview with Blake Carver, Assistant Professor and Web Librarian at Ohio State University, and author of LISNews.com. Part One of a two part series.
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In The News....
Some recent events and newly discovered resources of interest to librarians and other information professionals...
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An Interview With Steven Cohen
The conclusion of my interview with librarian Steven Cohen.
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An Interview With Steven Cohen
Part one of an interview with Steven Cohen, law librarian and author of www.librarystuff.net
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Upcoming Conferences of Note
Some of the excellent library conferences coming up in the next few months.
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SpotLight: The Internet Public Library
Part two. More on the fabulous resources available at the IPL.
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SpotLight: The Internet Public Library
A closer look at this wonderful resource.
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A Look Back at 2001
The best, worst, and notable of 2001. Some year end lists, articles, and other resources of use to librarians and their patrons.
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Online Reference Resources: Encyclopedias (Part 2)
More online encyclopedias, useful for the reference librarian or any Web searcher.
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Online Reference Resources: Encyclopedias
A few of the best, free encyclopedias I’ve seen on the Web. Useful for librarians, students, and other Web researchers.
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Bibliographic Instruction: An Overview
An overview of BI with a list of resources for further information.
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Professional Reading: The Invisible Web
Do you have your copy of Chris Sherman and Gary Price's new book yet? Here's a quick summary, chapter by chapter.
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Health & Medical Information on the Internet: Part Three
Part Three: databases and some subject specific resources.
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Health & Medical Information on the Internet: Part Two
Part Two: Trustworthy resources for finding health and medical information.
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Health & Medical Information on the Internet: Part One
Part One: Evaluation. A pathfinder for consumers, students, librarians, and researchers.
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On The Lighter Side
A look at Brian Smith's The Laughing Librarian.
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In The News....
Some recent news of interest to librarians and other information professionals.
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School Librarianship
An overview of school librarianship, with resources for further information.
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Resources: Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Excellent resources for learning about and keeping up to date on the tragedy that occurred on 9/11/01.
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Research Help: Lists & Rankings
Where to find lists and rankings on the Web.
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The Quintessential Searcher: The Wit and Wisdom of Barbara Quint
Some comments on and excerpts from this newly-released book, edited by Marylaine Block.
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Librarianship: Some FAQ About the Profession
The final article in this two-part series. Covers jobs, the librarian stereotype, and our relevance in the Internet age.
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Librarianship: Some FAQ About the Profession
Some frequently asked questions about the profession of librarianship. Part one of a two-part series.
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Life as a Live Reference Librarian
Part two. An informal discussion of types of questions, patrons, and challenges in a live reference environment.
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Life as a Live Reference Librarian
Some of my experiences working as a Live Reference Librarian.
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At the Reference Desk: Commonly Asked Questions
Part three. Plus, a list of some of my favourite reference sources, both print and online.
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At the Reference Desk: Commonly Asked Questions
Part two.
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At the Reference Desk: Commonly Asked Questions
Some of the frequently asked questions at a typical library reference desk, and the resources used to answer them.
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Collection Development: Online Selection Tools
Some online resources for selectors.
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A Career in Archival Science
What is an archivist? An exploration of the discipline of Archival Science, its relationship to librarianship, and more.
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Books to Watch For: New Titles for Information Professionals
A few soon-to-be published books of interest to the librarian/information professional.
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Working in the USA: Librarians and the TN-1 Permit
An overview of the TN permit and my experience getting one.
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Cybrarian Interview: Sandra Singh, Suite101.com
Part two of the interview with Sandra, Suite101 Cybrarian.
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Cybrarian Interview: Sandra Singh, Suite101.com
An e-mail interview with Suite101.com Head Cybrarian, Sandra Singh.
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Cataloguing: Some Issues & Resources
A short discussion of some of the more recent developments in the world of cataloguing, recommendations for further reading, and a directory of cataloguing resources on the Web.
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How To Find Statistics Online
A pathfinder to statistical information for librarians, researchers, and students.
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A Day in the Life
Of a public librarian.
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More In The News ...
A few more newsworthy issues about librarians and/or the information professions.
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In The News ...
A few of the controversial and/or interesting issues in libraryland at the moment. What do you think about them?
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How to Find Legal Information on the Internet: Part 2
The second part of the pathfinder for legal resources on the Internet.
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How To Find Legal Information on the Internet: Part 1
A pathfinder for legal information. For librarians, students, and researchers.
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E-Books: Are They Right for Your Library?
Does your library have them yet? Some things to consider.
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The Web for Book Lovers
There's plenty for book lovers to enjoy in cyberspace.
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Professional Reading: A Selective Bibliography
A selective, annotated bibliography of resources for librarians and information professionals.
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Awards for Librarians & Information Professionals
Lists and discusses awards and recognitions for librarians and other information professionals.
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Canadian Librarianship - Part 2
More Canadian resources of interest to librarians, researchers, and anyone interested in libraries or Canada. Plus, the Canadian Research Guide part two . . .
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Canadian Librarianship - Part 1
Resources focussing on Canadian librarianship and libraries. Also, a guide to Canadian research on the Web. Of interest to librarians, or anyone wanting to explore the Canadian presence on the Web.
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How to Find Literary Criticism on the Internet
A guide for librarians, students, and researchers.
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Competitive Intelligence and Librarianship
An overview of Competitive Intelligence, how it relates to librarianship, and links to CI tools on the Web.
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Librarians Making a Difference - Part 3
More noteworthy librarians doing great things for our profession.
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Upcoming Conferences of Note
Upcoming conferences and events of interest to librarians and information professionals.
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Organizing the Web
An overview of some of the ways in which librarians and others are attempting to organize the Web.
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The Entrepreneurial Librarian
Some traditional and non-traditional ways in which MLS/MLIS librarians are successfully freelancing.
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Ten Best Sites for Librarians
An annotated list of what I think are the top ten Web sites for librarians.
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Information Architecture and Librarianship
Explores the discipline of Information Architecture and how it relates to librarianship.
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For-Profit Information Providers: Are Libraries Threatened?
Discusses for-profit information providers such as Questia and their implications for libraries and librarians.
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The Invisible Web
What is the "Invisible Web" and why do you need to know about it?
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How To Find Company Information on the Internet
A "how-to" guide for finding company information on the Internet.
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Current Awareness for Information Professionals
Tips and tools for keeping up-to-date in the ever-changing world of information technology and libraries.
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Full-Text Resources on the Web
No cost, full-text article databases and resources available on the Web.
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Job Hunting for Information Professionals
Links to library and information industry employment sites and career information.
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Librarians Making a Difference - Part 2
More librarians and information professionals doing innovative and important things in the field of librarianship and information science.
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Librarians Making a Difference - Part 1
A brief introduction to some of the most innovative and important librarians and information experts in the field today.
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Digital Reference Services: An Overview
Explores the ways in which librarians are providing digital reference services to their patrons.
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The Image of the Librarian: What's in a Name?
Discusses the sometimes negative image of librarians and the debate over changing our job title.
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