Library and information services (LISs): A panacea for conflict resolution in Nigeria

A spatially aware policy conflict resolution for information services

A pervasive computing environment is characterized by computing capabilities and effective use of smart spaces. Many critical elements of pervasive computing, such as wireless networks are now viably commercial products. Ambient services are known as one of the main types of pervasive information services in which suitable information is presented to the users based on their surrounding geograp...

passivity in waiting for godot and endgame: a psychoanalytic reading

this study intends to investigate samuel beckett’s waiting for godot and endgame under the lacanian psychoanalysis. it begins by explaining the most important concepts of lacanian psychoanalysis. the beckettian characters are studied regarding their state of unconscious, and not the state of consciousness as is common in most beckett studies. according to lacan, language plays the sole role in ...

A Critical Examination of Information and Communication Technology Policies: Effects on Library Services in Nigeria

Marketing Library and Information Services

After introductory remarks on the definition of marketing, the evolution of library and information services (LIS) marketing is explained. The authors then describe how marketing was applied to LIS over the years. Marketing is also related to other concepts used in the management of LIS. Finally the role of professional associations in diffusing marketing theory is portrayed and the importance ...

Interactive Multimedia in Library and Information Services

Only a few years ago, David Clark used the term "twenty-first century books" to express his optimistic view of the future of interactive videodisc technology. [1] Talking about twenty-first century books today, we certainly need to look at the more recent members of the optical media family, some of which have already entered the marketplace or will do so in the very near future. These media wi...