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A Study of the Information Needs and Uses of the Informal Sector in Uganda: Preliminary Findings
Robert Ikoja-Odongo
University of Zululand
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African
Public Library Systems: a Literature Survey
B.J. Mostert
Senior Lecturer: University of Zululand
Republic of South Africa
Rough Seas and the Journal of Academic Librarianship:
Differing Opinions by Two Academic Librarians
Steve McKinzie
Social Science Liaison, Dickinson College
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
Jocelyn Godolphin
Head, Humanities and Social Sciences, Koerner Library
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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Cook, Allan R., ed., Alternative Medicine Sourcebook. 1st. ed. Health Reference Series. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 1999. 737 pp. ISBN: 0-7808-0200-4
Reviewed by Necia Parker-Gibson
Massimini, Kathy, ed. Genetic Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Information about Hereditary Diseases and Disorders, Including Hemophilia, Huntington's Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, and More; Facts about Genes, Gene Research and Therapy, Genetic Screening, Ethics of Gene Testing, Genetic Counseling, and Advice on Coping and Caring; Along with a Glossary of Genetic Terminology and a Resource List for Help, Support, and Further Information. 2nd ed. Detroit: Omnigraphics, 2000. Series: Health Reference Series. 768 p. + xiv. ISBN: 0-7808-0241-1. $78.00.
Reviewed by Dean Hendrix
Muth, Annemarie S., ed. Asthma Sourcebook. Series: Health Reference Series. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 2000. 627 pp. ISBN: 0-7808-0381-7.
Reviewed by Dawn Olmsted Swanson
Swanson, Jenifer. Infant and Toddler Health Sourcebook.
Detroit: Omnigraphics, 2000. Series: Health Reference Series. 600 pp.
ISBN: 0-7808-0246-2. $78
Reviewed by Laurel K. Graham
Thompson, Clifford, ed. World Authors 1990-1995. New York: The H. W. Wilson Company, 1999. 863 pp. ISBN: 0-8242-0956-7. $110.
Reviewed by John R. Burch Jr.
Wasserman, Paul. The Best of Times: A personal
and Occupational Odyssey. Omnigraphics, Inc., 2000.
ISBN: 0-7808-0433-3.
Reviewed by Ru Story-Huffman
Wenig, Scott A., Straightening the Altars: The Ecclesiastical Vision and Pastoral Achievements of the Progressive Bishops Under Elizabeth I, 1559-1579. Series: Studies in Church History: Vol. 10. Ed. William L. Fox. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2000. 290 pp. ISBN: 0-8204-4437-5.
Reviewed by David J. Duncan
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Table of Contents
Current Cites (Digital Library SunSITE)
Volume 11, no. 9, September 2000
Volume 11, no. 10, October 2000
November 2000
January 2001
EJI: A Registry of Innovative E-Journal Features
September 2000
November 2000 issue
Volume 6 no. 1 October 2000
Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship
Winter 2001 issue
Journal of the American Society for Information Science
(JASIS)
Volume 51, Number 13
Call for Papers - Special Topic Issue - Web Research
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
(JASIS&T)
Call for Submissions
Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research_ (JAIR)
Journal of Southern Academic and Special Librarianship (JSASL)
Announcement and Call for Papers
Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography
Version 35
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Editorial note:
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the accuracy of its content.
Kerry Smith
Conversion and Migration Criteria in Records Keeping Systems
Draft New South Wales Recordkeeping Metadata Standard
John Metcalfe Visiting Research Grant
Library and Information Commission. Research Reports
Using
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