Ransacking our libraries: are books and card catalogs really obsolete?

Article Abstract:

Card catalogs are still essential in effective library management, despite the advent of electronic data processing systems. Card catalogs can serve as guidelines to compensate for mistakes in encoding library data. They can also help library users narrow down topics which they are researching.

Evaluation, Information management, Libraries, Catalogs, Card, Card catalogs

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What really matters: volunteers make all the difference in your community

Article Abstract:

Volunteerism at some time in the recent past was seen as a charming, social anachronism. The '80s brought about events which showed that voluntarism is part of the American way of life. It enlarges the volunteer's circle of friends, develops career and personality, and enriches life.

Methods, Volunteerism

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Is the war in El Salvador really over?

Article Abstract:

The peace settlement negotiated in El Salvador on Dec 31 1991 was the first negotiated compromise between revolutionaries and government forces. The accords are also unusual in that they include social reforms and not just an end to military confrontation.

Political aspects, Peace treaties, El Salvador

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