The Australian Library Journal, Volume 55, Issue 1 (2006)

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Editorials

Editorial
Australia’s public libraries: together at last
Pages: 3-5
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
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Original Articles

Article
Senate Inquiry into the Role of Libraries in the Online Environment: submission from Public Libraries Australia
(Published here by permission)
Lynne Makin & Robert Knight
Pages: 6-11
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
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Knowledge management and the LIS professions: investigating the implications for practice and for educational provision
Bill Martin, Afsaneh Hazeri & Maryam Sarrafzadeh
Pages: 12-29
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
AbstractforKnowledge management and the LIS professions: investigating the implications for practice and for educational provision | References | PDF (186.4 KB)
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Services to the housebound in Adelaide’s metropolitan and regional public libraries: current practices and future needs
Carolyn Jones
Pages: 30-47
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
AbstractforServices to the housebound in Adelaide’s metropolitan and regional public libraries: current practices and future needs | References | PDF (182.7 KB)
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Improving the image of local studies collections in public libraries
Leith Robinson
Pages: 48-53
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
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‘Wanting it now’: baby boomers and the public library of the future
Kirsty Williamson, Marion Bannister, Lynne Makin, Graeme Johanson, Don Schauder & Jen Sullivan
Pages: 54-72
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
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Book Reviews

Book Review
Become a book reviewer for ALJ
John Levett
Page: 74
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
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Book Review
An apology: An apology to the author (whose name was inadvertently omitted) of the review of Xanana Gusmão, Timor lives: speeches of freedom and independence, Paperback: ISBN 1–920681–06–X $29.95 Longueville Media, 2005 which appeared in our November Issue. The review was written by David L Lewis who is a Sydney-based historical consultant. The Journal does not intentionally publish unsigned reviews.
Page: 74
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforAn apology: An apology to the author (whose name was inadvertently omitted) of the review of Xanana Gusmão, Timor lives: speeches of freedom and independence, Paperback: ISBN 1–920681–06–X $29.95 Longueville Media, 2005 which appeared in our November Issue. The review was written by David L Lewis who is a Sydney-based historical consultant. The Journal does not intentionally publish unsigned reviews. | PDF (87 KB)
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Book Review
Navigating the web: Wilson, Paula. 100 ready-to-use pathfinders for the web: a guidebook and CD-ROM. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2005. 225p US$75.00 soft ISBN 1555704905 (available from DA Information Services)
Helen Nitschke
Pages: 74-75
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforNavigating the web: Wilson, Paula. 100 ready-to-use pathfinders for the web: a guidebook and CD-ROM. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2005. 225p US$75.00 soft ISBN 1555704905 (available from DA Information Services) | PDF (109 KB)
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Book Review
Dilates on pupils: Hughes-Hassell, Sandra, and Mancall, Jacqueline C Collection management for youth: responding to the needs of learners. Chicago: American Library Association, 2005. 103p price not reported soft ISBN 0838908942
Heather Fisher
Pages: 75-76
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforDilates on pupils: Hughes-Hassell, Sandra, and Mancall, Jacqueline C Collection management for youth: responding to the needs of learners. Chicago: American Library Association, 2005. 103p price not reported soft ISBN 0838908942 | PDF (106.4 KB)
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Book Review
Once more: the library as bookstore: Woodward, Jeanette Creating the customer-driven library: building on the bookstore model. Chicago: American Library Association, 2005, 234p US$45.00 soft ISBN 0838908888
Helen Dunford
Pages: 76-77
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforOnce more: the library as bookstore: Woodward, Jeanette Creating the customer-driven library: building on the bookstore model. Chicago: American Library Association, 2005, 234p US$45.00 soft ISBN 0838908888 | PDF (105.3 KB)
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Book Review
USeful: Giesecke, Joan, and McNeil, Beth Fundamentals of Library Supervision. Chicago: American Library Association, 2005. 166p price not reported soft ISBN 0838908950
Bob Pymm
Pages: 77-78
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforUSeful: Giesecke, Joan, and McNeil, Beth Fundamentals of Library Supervision. Chicago: American Library Association, 2005. 166p price not reported soft ISBN 0838908950 | PDF (106.7 KB)
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Book Review
Performance: that way: Eynon, Andrew, ed Guidelines for colleges: recommendations for learning resources. London: Facet Publishing, 2005. 70p price not reported soft ISBN 185604551X (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd)
Kay Neville
Pages: 78-79
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforPerformance: that way: Eynon, Andrew, ed Guidelines for colleges: recommendations for learning resources. London: Facet Publishing, 2005. 70p price not reported soft ISBN 185604551X (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd) | PDF (106 KB)
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Book Review
Essential skills: Dubber, Geoff Information matters: developing information literacy skills through the secondary school LRC. SLA guidelines plus. Wanborough: School Library Association, 2005. 64p £8.50/€12.75 soft ISBN 1903446279
Helen Nitschke
Page: 79
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforEssential skills: Dubber, Geoff Information matters: developing information literacy skills through the secondary school LRC. SLA guidelines plus. Wanborough: School Library Association, 2005. 64p £8.50/€12.75 soft ISBN 1903446279 | PDF (93.5 KB)
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Book Review
Mistitled?: Hoorebeck, Mark Van Law, libraries and technology. Oxford: Chandos Publishing, 2005. 145p price not reported soft ISBN 1843340712
Colin Fong
Page: 80
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforMistitled?: Hoorebeck, Mark Van Law, libraries and technology. Oxford: Chandos Publishing, 2005. 145p price not reported soft ISBN 1843340712 | PDF (109.4 KB)
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Book Review
Leading from anywhere in the organisation: Russell, Keith, and Stephens, Denise, eds. ‘Organizational development and leadership’. Library trends 53, 1 (2004): 1–264. Champaign, IL: Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004. US$28.00 soft ISSN 00242594
Bob Pymm
Pages: 80-81
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforLeading from anywhere in the organisation: Russell, Keith, and Stephens, Denise, eds. ‘Organizational development and leadership’. Library trends 53, 1 (2004): 1–264. Champaign, IL: Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004. US$28.00 soft ISSN 00242594 | PDF (112.9 KB)
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Book Review
Strikes the right note: Geary, G regg S; Snyder, Laura M; and Abromeit, Kathleen A Music library instruction. MLA basic manual series, 3. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2004. 135p US$34.95 soft ISBN 0810850028 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd)
Paula Grunseit
Pages: 82-83
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforStrikes the right note: Geary, G regg S; Snyder, Laura M; and Abromeit, Kathleen A Music library instruction. MLA basic manual series, 3. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2004. 135p US$34.95 soft ISBN 0810850028 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd) | PDF (122.2 KB)
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Book Review
The way the ball bounces: Allen, Mary Beth Sports, exercise and fitness: a guide to reference and information sources. Reference sources in the social sciences. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005. 287p US$38.99 hard ISBN 1563088193 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd)
Marie-Laure Bouchet
Pages: 83-84
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforThe way the ball bounces: Allen, Mary Beth Sports, exercise and fitness: a guide to reference and information sources. Reference sources in the social sciences. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005. 287p US$38.99 hard ISBN 1563088193 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd) | PDF (111.4 KB)
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Book Review
Ground-breaking: Melling, Maxine, ed Supporting e-learning: a guide for library and information managers. London: Facet Publishing, 2005. 192p £39.95 hard ISBN 1856045358 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd)
Lois Robertson
Pages: 84-85
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforGround-breaking: Melling, Maxine, ed Supporting e-learning: a guide for library and information managers. London: Facet Publishing, 2005. 192p £39.95 hard ISBN 1856045358 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd) | PDF (111.3 KB)
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Book Review
If only…: Farmer, Lesley S J Technology-infused instruction for the educational community: a guide for school library specialists. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2004. 224p US$37.00 soft ISBN 0810851180 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd)
Heather Fisher
Pages: 85-86
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforIf only…: Farmer, Lesley S J Technology-infused instruction for the educational community: a guide for school library specialists. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2004. 224p US$37.00 soft ISBN 0810851180 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd) | PDF (105.5 KB)
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Book Review
Restoring the balance: The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970–2004. 3rd ed Ed. by Henrietta M Smith. Chicago: American Library Association, 2004. 176p US$35.00 soft ISBN 0838935400
Paula Grunseit
Pages: 86-87
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforRestoring the balance: The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970–2004. 3rd ed Ed. by Henrietta M Smith. Chicago: American Library Association, 2004. 176p US$35.00 soft ISBN 0838935400 | PDF (95.9 KB)
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Book Review
A catalogue of clichés: Tevis, Ray, and Trevis, Brenda The image of librarians in cinema, 1917–1999. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, 2005. US$45.00 soft ISBN 0786421509
John Foster
Pages: 87-88
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforA catalogue of clichés: Tevis, Ray, and Trevis, Brenda The image of librarians in cinema, 1917–1999. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, 2005. US$45.00 soft ISBN 0786421509 | PDF (118.8 KB)
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Book Review
Evaluation of primary sources: Kent-Drury, Roxanne M Using internet primary sources to teach critical thinking skills in world literature. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005. 194p US$65.00 soft ISBN 0313320098 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd)
Helen Dunford
Pages: 88-89
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
CitationforEvaluation of primary sources: Kent-Drury, Roxanne M Using internet primary sources to teach critical thinking skills in world literature. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005. 194p US$65.00 soft ISBN 0313320098 (available from James Bennett Pty Ltd) | PDF (116.6 KB)
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Letters To The Editor

Letter
Not a letter to the editor
Jan Richards
Pages: 90-92
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
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