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Baughman, M. Sue, Ed. – Association of Research Libraries, 2017
This issue of "Research Library Issues" ("RLI") highlights the value of professional failure. The idea to explore this theme emerged from conversations with the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Innovation Lab Advisory Group earlier this year. It is the hope this issue highlights the value of failure--both its necessary…
Descriptors: Research Libraries, Failure, Risk, Entrepreneurship
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Kokich, George J. V. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Discusses difficulties involved in locating sources of statistical information on public libraries in Canada and describes a study conducted to identify and evaluate various sources of such information. An 18-item bibliography is provided. (CHC)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Sources, Library Research, Literature Reviews
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Stephenson, Mary Sue – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1993
Analyzes articles in the "Canadian Library Journal" from 1981-91 using a set of selected descriptive bibliometric techniques. Variables examined include types of items, authorship characteristics, subject coverage, research-based approaches, scholarliness, and collaboration. Results are compared with an earlier 1968-80 study. (Contains…
Descriptors: Authors, Bibliometrics, Collaborative Writing, Comparative Analysis
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Dilevko, Juris; Gottlieb, Lisa – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2002
Discusses the use of print versus electronic resources by undergraduates and describes a study at a Canadian university that examined the use of print resources in relation to online resources. Investigated which type of source they used first and whether problems associated with electronic journals would cause them to switch to print versions.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Journals, Foreign Countries, Higher Education