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British Library Public Catalogue
- Publisher:
- British Library
This catalogue integrates a number of previously separate sources to list over thirteen million items in the British Library's collections. It can be used to find information on books and other documents the library holds and also to order material.
Family homelessness: causes, consequences and the policy response in England
- Author:
- GRIMSHAW J.M.
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 307p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book offers an analysis and review of the US and UK research and policy literature on children who are homeless with their families, and provides a summary of current knowledge about the causes and consequences of family homelessness and about what works in tackling them. It aims to synthesize and critique the extensive US and UK research literature in order to provide an accessible digest for hard-pressed practitioners and a reliable introductory text for students approaching the subject for the first time. The subject of homeless children has been less researched than either youth or single homelessness and rough sleeping, and it is expected that this review will provide an up-to-date reference work for policymakers and practitioners in the fields of homelessness, housing and children’s services in central and local government and the voluntary sector. To put the issues in context it includes background material on housing and education policy, and the adverse impacts of poverty and mental ill health on parenting
Family directory: information resources on the family
- Editor:
- WEEKS Jeffrey
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 182p.
- Place of publication:
- Boston Spa
Digital libraries: special libraries and social work practitioners
- Author:
- WATSON Mark
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 55p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Wetherby
Reports the findings from research which attempted to identify issues which impact on the utilisation of digital library developments by special libraries and social work practitioners in the United Kingdom.
How to find information: social sciences
- Author:
- GRIMSHAW Jennie
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 71p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guide to information sources in social sciences, covering directories, abstracting services, statistics, newspapers, grey literature, UK and EU official information and free internet sources.
Employment and health: psychosocial stress in the workplace
- Author:
- GRIMSHAW Jennie
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 438p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The objective of this book is to present a summary, based on a survey of the research literature, of the present state of knowledge about work related stress. Contains sections on: the changing world of work and welfare; what is stress; psychosocial hazards in the workplace; stress and personality; stress costs and consequences; stress management theory and practice; and New Labour, the EU and the world of work.
Education and training for information work in the voluntary sector
- Authors:
- LINLEY Rebecca, et al
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 137p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Wetherby
Report presenting the findings of a research study investigating the role of information specialists in the voluntary sector, and identifying models for the delivery of education and training. Includes a literature review and uses both quantitative and qualitative methods. Results suggest that a wide range of post holders carry out information work in the sector, and that the sector is not significantly professionalised. Identifies information skills deficits in the voluntary sector and the need for flexible and context specific models of education and training to remedy this. Concludes with recommendations for key stakeholders.
Guide to library and information units in government departments and other organisations
- Editor:
- DALE Peter
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 186p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Learning how to learn: teachers and teacher-librarians investigate aspects of resource-based learning
- Author:
- WICKS Linda
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 144p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes pilot projects in selected secondary schools in Cornwall which investigated student-centred approaches to learning. The projects looked at how schools could begin to incorporate study and information skills across the curriculum; how resources could be used more effectively; and the role of the school library resource centre. Problems in accessing information and using libraries are highlighted and teachers and pupils comments are included.
The information needs and information seeking behaviour of nurses: a summary report for the British Library Research and Development Department
- Authors:
- WAKEHAM Maurice, HOUGHTON Judith, BEARD Simon
- Publisher:
- British Library
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 70p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents the results of a survey carried out in four Health Districts in South and Central Essex examining the information seeking behaviour of practising nurses, student nurses undergoing basic training and nurses following post basic courses. The survey also reviews information needs, reading habits and library skills, and library provision for nurses. Goes on to make recommendations to improve information seeking by nurses.