This is an examination of the technological advances in the field of library and information technology. It covers topics such as coping with multiple database personalities, the Internet and teaching the library and electronic resources on television. It aims to contribute to all those trying to traverse the electronic landscape and keep in touch with this climate of change.

This volume covers the changing expectations for both the librarian and for the service user. How has the world changed, how have students changed and how can the reference library cope? The changing user is viewed in terms of particular cultural needs and also the Generation X factor. courseware; networked resources; and designing custom computer applications.

"Foundations in Library and Information Science" continues to be a series on the cutting edge of research with volumes of relevance both to the informed librarian and to the interested laymen. Volumes have reflected the depth and diversity of topics in library and information science covering collection development and management, library administration and organization, library automation and technology, serials management, library information systems and electronic media.

Ten contributions, written primarily by reference, media, and education services librarians, present a range of tools for providing students with the skills needed to critically navigate the World Wide Web. Topics addressed include the current state of the Web and the need for teaching evaluation skills; obstacles to teaching novice researchers how

Foundations in Library and Information Sciences

Part of a series which discusses the foundations of library and information science, this volume focuses on library service in mathematics. Topics covered include mathematics library service in academic and public libraries, as well as in special libraries.

This is an exploration of the richness inherent in genre and ethnic collections. The contributors were asked to provide an overview of their topic, its relevance to library collections and suggestions about how collections might proceed. In addition, attention was paid to the needs of individual collectors, many of whose collections have also enriched libraries. The editors hope that this volume will contribute to a greater understanding of why it is important to collect and preserve special kinds of writing. The studies of the various genres in this book show that each has a specific...