NEWS
Censorship: libraries and Jihad rows erupt.
Special collections: BL finds local treasures.
Advocacy: McKee to meet libraries minister Hodge.
Local government reform: ‘market’ reforms afoot?
Public: Hants, Hounslow, CILIP, Unison, Tim Coates.
Buildings: three councils excel in PL Buildings Awards 2007.
Scotland: University plans £57m library.
Public: community projects evaluation pack.
Skills: Leitch review’s impact on employers.
CILIP Communities: report offers valuable online lessons.
Academic: shift to ‘clicks and mortar’ accelerates in HE.
Official publications: good publishing practice guide.
National Year of Reading: 2008 strategy revealed.
FEATURES
Internet access: an uneven picture: David McMenemy explains the need for more training and even a national approach. Preserving users’ privacy in spite of surveillance: Elspeth Hyams looks at Tobias Sack’s assessment of the impact of anti-terrorism measures.
Information audits: getting that evidence base: Shaida Dorabjee.
Are you happy with your Opac? David Pattern reports on a survey and looks at some new features.
Procurement strategy: evaluating library software: Penny Bailey on what to look for in an integrated library management system.
A national programme for developing leadership: Sarah Wilkie reports on a programme involving more than 600 professionals across England.
Mapping the information environment: Amanda Hill on ways to ensure your digital resources are fully accessible.
COLUMNS
Clip Board: Edward Dudley
From the President: Ian Snowley
Internet Q&A: Phil Bradley
LIS Blogwatch: Matthew Mezey NEW
Mediawatching: Laura Swaffield
Opinion: I found innovation, not decline, says Shadow Minister for Culture: Ed Vaizey on our library services.
Scoop! Jane Inman and Howard Picton NEW
REGULARS
Conferences: reporting from Lilac and Sconul
Interview: Emily Harker on working for an NHS Trust.
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Updated: 18 September 2007