FEATURES:

Stock management: according to the Audit Commission, libraries need to take a systematic look at how the stock they buy is working. According to George Kerr, West Lothian already does.

1998 President: Bob Usherwood was once described by the Daily Telegraph as being part of the 'Leftist influence which pervades this country'. Here he describes how he tested the theory that the profession could make a difference to social injustice.

International: Dennis Gunton celebrates the bibliographical ties between Britain and India.

Fellowship: Kate Wood looks at the FLA and four new fellows explain why they applied.

Special Libraries: are librarians as central to the progress of Knowledge Management as they think they are? Mark Field argues that the profession is in danger of being left behind. But to Paul Pedley, the opportunities are there. It's a matter of marketing your skills.

Research: is there such a thing as a 'lapsed user'? Or are they just not borrowing books any more? Barry Clark has the answer.

Internet: journalists might be slower getting on the bandwagon than their fellow information professionals, says Peter Williams.

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