Nowick, E. (2001). Using server logfiles to improve website design. Library Philosophy and Practice, 4(1), 24-32.

Studies logfiles to analyze what type of information is sought from a particular website and by whom. Attempts to improve the website based on the logfile analyzation. Asserts that librarians need to understand how users visualize the organization of information in order to properly assist them.

Moore, P. (2001). Rhetorical vs. instrumental approaches to teaching technical communication. Technical Communication, 44(2), 163-177.

Attempts to solve the problem of technical literacy among recent college graduates. Suggests a ìhands-onî approach is more effective in communicating technical information. Contrasts rhetorical and instrumental approaches to teaching. Asserts that instrumental discourse makes transition from college to the marketplace smoother. Outlines main constituents of instrumental discourse.

Hood, W., & Wilson, C. (2002). Solving problems in library and information science using Fuzzy Set Theory. Library Trends, 50(3), 393-415.

Examines Information Retrieval applications of Fuzzy Set Theory. Defines FST and other measures of ambiguity. Explains its uses in a ìFuzzy Information Retrieval systemî in conjunction with Boolean operators. Finds Fuzzy IR more flexible in the assignment of index terms. Explains the limitations of Fuzzy IR in commercial systems.

Thornton, G. (2000). Impact of electronic resources on collection development, the roles of librarians, and library consortia. Library Trends, 48(4), 842-854.

Analyzes the effect of the Internet on collection development. Investigates how this will influence the librarianís roll. Claims that this shift in resources will fade the autonomy if the local library. Explores how licensed materials change the relationship between the library and information made available.

Seng Tan, B. (2004). The consequences of innovation. The Innovation Journal: The Public Sector Innovation Journal, 9(3), 618-661.

Compares intentions of public and private sectors in the innovation of technology. Explores why private sectors are more successful innovators. Discusses the impacts of technology on both sectors. Suggests what the public service sector should offer and to whom. Provides two diagrams on the decision-making path of information policy.

Geisler, E. (2001). The mires of research evaluation. The Scientist, 15(10), 35-38.

Outlines a theory for academic culture in relation to scholarly communication and collection development using the views of Castells and Giddens. Asserts that the increased use of digital technologies to distribute information is detrimental to our intellectual heritage. Explores reasons for the new focus on scholarly communication.

Fyffe, R. (2002). Technological change and the scholarly communications reform movement: reflections on Castells and Giddens. Library Resources & Technical Services, 46(2), 50-67.

Defines bibliometrics by the context of its advantages and disadvantages in research capabilities. Claims that when bibliometrics is used alone only a fraction of research is documented. Declares that a combination of bibliometric measures and peer review is the most effective form of scientific evaluation.

Hunter, G. (2002). The digital future: a look ahead. Information Management Journal, 36(1), 70-75.

States that digital preservation will become a major challenge for information specialists. Concludes that confronting preservation approaches and execution tactics will help overcome this challenge. Addresses the preservation of media, technology and intellect and possible approaches to each. Discusses potential conflicts that may arrive with the implementation of other approaches.