ProfDev4 - (Special Christmas Double Issue)

Paradise is paper
Article on the enduring physical pleasures of a library, in the wake of the news of Google's digitising project.

British Library research services

The British Library is working fast to upgrade its research services in the midst of a worldwide debate over open source publishing

Book Review: Weblogs and libraries by Laurel A. Clyde

Reviews from the Internet Resources Newsletter - a newsletter that aims to raise awareness of new sources of information on the Internet, and "Freepint" - an online resource for Information Professionals.

New 13 digit ISBN to be introduced

Article here.

Guardian Christmas Book Quiz

Like to be made to feel inadequate? Then have a go at this quiz!

BBC Programme boosts genealogy

"Who do you think you are?" programme boosts family history activity.

Libraries get help from local churches to overcome budget cuts.

Croydon Libraries receive an early Christmas present!

“A Christmas present for the Library Mike Elcome, Chair of
Churches Together in Selsdon & Addington, presented a gift of books for
adults and children to Selsdon Library this afternoon. Over £600 was given by members of CTSA to benefit our local community. Mayor Brenda Kirby thanked the churches for their gift”

100 best web sites

The Guardians pick of the best online destinations.