New Library World: Volume 115 Issue 1/2
Table of contents
Investigating e-service quality criteria for university library: a focus group study
Olga EinastoService quality and new electronic services are strategic issues for academic libraries in finding better ways to support learning and research. The aim of this study is to…
The components of abstracts: The logical structure of abstracts in the areas of materials science and technology and of library and information science
Nina Jamar, Alenka Šauperl, David BawdenThe purpose of this study was to examine whether the logical structure of abstracts in the areas of materials science and technology and library and information science comply…
Learning over tea! Studying in informal learning spaces
Jonathan Hunter, Andrew CoxThe purpose of this paper is to offer an exploratory investigation of students' use of informal learning spaces for their studies at the University of Sheffield. Previous research…
Using iBooks and iPad apps to embed information literacy into an EFL foundations course
Nicole Johnston, Sally MarshThis case study describes the collaborative process between library staff and faculty of embedding information literacy into an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) foundations…
Today's business libraries: a vital local resource in a challenging economy
Bruce MassisThe purpose of this column is to provide several examples of libraries that have recognized the importance of freely offering a wide array of business resources to individuals and…
A people's palace opens: the new Library of Birmingham
Mike Freeman– The purpose of this report is to provide an account of the UK's new public library of Birmingham.