New issue of Library Philosophy and Practice -- Jodi Haire Stephen Clark 23 Sep 2002 18:31 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:42:15 -0700 From: Jodi Haire <haire@uidaho.edu> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: New issue of Library Philosophy and Practice Volume 5, number 1 (Fall 2002) of Library Philosophy and Practice is now available at http://www.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/lp&p.htm Contents of Vol. 5, no. 1: Feature Articles: Karl Bridges. "Thoughts on the Future of Library Computing: Implications of the Use of Handheld Computers for Library Service." Abstract: The use of handheld computing devices (PDAs) has been increasing. The rapid advances in software and hardware in this area have made these devices increasingly applicable for use in academic library settings. While laptop computers remain the dominant computing paradigm it seems clear that PDA type devices have a role in a variety of library activities. There are serious implications for library service posed by the growth in use of these devices. Librarians need to become more aware of this situation and begin to develop policies and procedures that accommodate this growing phenomenon. Jeff Luzius, Brian Webb. "Nontraditional Students' Library Satisfaction." Abstract: The number of nontraditional students has continued to increase dramatically over the past decade in colleges and universities. College libraries have always educated and served the traditional student, but nontraditional students need to receive the same support as their traditional counterparts. Students were surveyed to examine nontraditional students library satisfaction levels compared to traditional college students. Joseph Jestin K.J., B. Parameswari. "Marketing of Information Products and Services for Libraries in India." Abstract: The paper introduces the concept of marketing and its significance in the management of services in libraries and information centers, describing the difference between a product and a service from marketing point of view and stressing the need for adopting marketing strategies in libraries. Various marketing strategies and professional skills for marketing information are included. Library and Information Science Student Papers: Lisa Bryant. "Case Study of the Round Mountain Public Library." M. Christina Vasanthi. "User Expectations in Private Public Libraries in India." Library Philosophy and Practice is a peer-reviewed electronic journal publishing articles that demonstrate the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory which are behind it. These include explorations of current, past, and emerging theories of librarianship and library practice, as well as reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, set in the context of applied research. See LPP's homepage for instructions for authors. Mary K. Bolin, Gail Z. Eckwright, editors, Library Philosophy and Practice -- Mary K. Bolin (208)885-7737 Head, Technical Services (208)885-6817 FAX Professor mbolin@uidaho.edu University of Idaho Library Moscow, ID 83844-2350