Purpose The purpose of the study is to discuss Questia, a library database that is marketed directly to student users. Design/methodology/approach Opinion piece. Findings From a student’s perspective, Questia is very useful. It would not be a useful addition to undergraduate libraries, even if...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare the traditional librarian positions with intelligence analyst positions. Design/methodology/approach – Opinion. Findings – Similarities outnumber differences, and borrowing vocabulary and skills could benefit both, especially regarding...

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the author ' s own personal involvement with library finance. Design/methodology/approach – This is a viewpoint piece. Findings – This piece explores the idea of core memories in relation to library finance. Originality/value – This is an...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to ponder the past, present and future of library jargon and librarianship. Design/methodology/approach – This paper takes the form of an opinion piece. Findings – The library profession and its vocabulary will continue to evolve. Originality/value...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to consider librarians as donors. Design/methodology/approach – Opinion; literature review. Findings – Librarians are likely to remember charities with wills or other financial bequests. Research limitations/implications – A collection of stories...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to resolve my aversion to the concept of teamwork. Design/methodology/approach – Opinion. Findings – There is a difference in how I perceive different groups referred to as teams, and in how I think each of those would function in a library setting....

Purpose – The purpose of the article is to review possible new technologies which might enhance a Center for Digital Learning, Teaching and Scholarship at the library. Design/methodology/approach – Opinion piece. Findings – There are several cutting edge but increasingly affordable...

Purpose – The aim of this article is to share ideas about, and examples of, visual representations of library collections. Design/methodology/approach – The article takes the form of a literature review and opinion. Findings – Although information visualization appears in the literature as...

Purpose – This paper aims to share progress in communication, fundraising, and collaboration in a small college library setting. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of an opinion piece. Findings – Small victories have the potential to culminate as widespread change....

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to share a perspective new to the author, regarding how acquisitions problems in the library grow and present themselves. Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers possible ways to prevent problems and minimize time spent solving them. Findings...