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This is an annual listing, with contact names, addresses, telephone, fax and electronic mail numbers, of over 1700 major libraries and library authorities in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. This edition also lists UK School Library services, and contains stop press information about new unitary authorities. The libraries fall into three categories. The first are all public library authorities in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Entries are given for headquarters libraries, plus the main administrative, divisional, area and regional libraries identified by the authorities concerned. The second are libraries in academic institutions. This listing comprises university libraries, including those of the newly accredited universities, and libraries in institutes of higher education, together with major department and site libraries identified by the institutions concerned. The third are selected government, national and special libraries, together with departments of librarianship and information science. ... Read more

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A record of professional activity and thought 1986-1990. This reference guide also provides reviews of many aspects of information and library work, concentrating on current development and trends. ... Read more

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Handling personal and often sensitive information is central to daily practice in social and health services. However, the increasing emphasis on multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working required for effective, joined-up services presents new challenges and dilemmas in preserving citizens' rights to privacy. This book examines key philosophical, ethical, legal and professional practice issues in the area of privacy and confidentiality and explores their implications for policy and practice. Offering a range of analytical frameworks, the contributors, from different disciplines including law, philosophy, anthropology and the personal service professions, provide a synoptic multi-disciplinary view of this increasingly challenging area where technological development, civil liberties, surveillance, health and welfare become inexorably intertwined.The book will be of key interest to a wide range of professionals in the personal services, academics in related areas, students of the professions and their contributory disciplines. ... Read more

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Provides information about Britain's efforts to promote world peace and security, its trade links and its involvement in the international organizations. The book is intended for students, specialists, the media and others wishing to keep abreast of British affairs. ... Read more

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Traces Britain's historical involvement in the Middle East through to the continuing efforts to promote a just and sustainable peace between Arab and Jew in the region. ... Read more

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This annually revised career guide originated as part of the JIIG-CAL programme, one of the United Kingdom's leading career guidance and education systems, which is now used by most of the country's local education authorities. Designed as an aid to careers staff, teachers and students, the book gives answers to the key questions about over 600 jobs, explaining what each job involves, what qualifications are needed, whether any special skills or personal qualities are necessary and where readers can discover more information about the fields that interest them. "Jobfile" now includes qualification descriptions for GCSE and Standard Grades. ... Read more

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This important reference volume covers developments in aspects of British library and information work during the five year period 2001-2005. Over forty contributors, all of whom are experts in their subject, provide an overview of their field along with extensive further references which act as a starting point for further research. The book provides a comprehensive record of library and information management during the past five years and will be essential reading for all scholars, library professionals and students. ... Read more