David McMenemy

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Computer and Information Sciences, Faculty Member

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The Public Library

Public libraries have changed beyond anyone's predictions in the past ten years and are at a vita... more Public libraries have changed beyond anyone's predictions in the past ten years and are at a vital stage in their historical development. This timely book is the first standalone text to examine the role and services of the UK public library in the 21st century context.

The book discusses the nature and functions of the modern public library service, from its beginnings as the street-corner university, through its delivery of state-of-the-art services and beyond. At the heart of the book is a passionate argument for the professional and public significance of the public library service.

A Handbook of Ethical Practice: A Practical Guide to Dealing with Ethical Issues in Information and Library Work

This book takes a wide and practical look at the ethical issues currently facing information and ... more This book takes a wide and practical look at the ethical issues currently facing information and library professionals, and will be of great use to library practitioners and LIS students. There is a detailed discussion of the issues that impact the day-to-day practice of information workers in the 21st century, along with case studies that discuss potential solutions to ethical problems.

Librarianship: an introduction

Every profession needs an introductory text to its core body of knowledge. This definitive textbo... more Every profession needs an introductory text to its core body of knowledge. This definitive textbook is the most up-to-date introduction to the profession of librarianship for students and new entrants to the profession available. It is also the first to give a complete overview of all aspects of professional librarianship in the 21st century, and to offer authoritative analysis of modern libraries and librarianship.

Delivering Digital Services: a Handbook for Public Libraries and Learning Centres

Lifelong learning is currently a major concern of governments who wish to see their citizens rema... more Lifelong learning is currently a major concern of governments who wish to see their citizens remain employable while the job market changes. Critical to this are digital learning centres where learning is delivered through internet access or via CD-based packages. Access to these turns public libraries and community networks into 'multi media neighbourhood superstores' where print-based learning materials are enhanced by multimedia. The multiplicity of sources of learning materials and experiences reinforces and extends the traditional role of the librarian as mediator between the user and their needs. To support and foster these activities frontline public library and community network staff must be capable of offering user support and advice in a much wider arena. This requires training in new knowledge and skill sets.

This timely new book offers practical guidance and expertise for public library and community network staff in setting up, running and developing an effective digital learning centre based within the People's Network or in a related community networking initiative. It has a holistic focus on the use of ICT, taking staff beyond user training applications into areas of network management, e-learning, digitization, web design and XML that staff face on a day-to-day basis.

Papers by David McMenemy

Reflecting on the Future of Academic and Public Libraries2014 4 Edited by Peter Hernon and Joseph R. Matthews Reflecting on the Future of Academic and Public Libraries London Facet Publishing 2012 244 pp. 978-1-85604-948-1 £49.95

Library Review, 2014

Introduction to the special issue: voices of the new library professionals

Library Review, 2007

The call for papers for this issue was a great success, seeing three times the submissions we cou... more

80th anniversary of Library Review

Library Review, 2007

My sincere thanks to Nick Joint and his editorial team for their excellent work over the past fou... more My sincere thanks to Nick Joint and his editorial team for their excellent work over the past four years. I am delighted that Nick will continue to be contributing to the journal with his new editorial articles in the Antaeus series. It is an honour to be taking on the editorship of Library Review in this special year when the journal marks its 80th anniversary.

Current Theory in Library and Information Science20049William E. McGrath (Ed.). Current Theory in Library and Information Science . Winter 2002. 265 pp. (pp. 309‐574) Price: $94 Institutional per volume, $66 Personal per volume, $25 for single copy Library Trends Vol. 50 No. 3

Library Review, 2004

The themed issue approach taken by the publishers of Library Trends often provides a broad covera... more The themed issue approach taken by the publishers of Library Trends often provides a broad coverage of a particular aspect of library and information science. The particular theme of the Winter 2002 issue is “Current Theory in Library and Information Science.” ... The disappointing aspect of the collection is the narrow definition of what constitutes theory, as the approach taken is overtly quantitative in its focus, despite the fact that of all disciplines, the people factor is as important in library and information science. In the introduction, William McGrath states ...

Freedom of Information: Local Government and Accountability - Edited by Richard A. Chapman and Michael Hunt

Political Studies Review, 2012

Freedom of information (FoI) is still such a new phenomenon in the United Kingdom that this text ... more Freedom of information (FoI) is still such a new phenomenon in the United Kingdom that this text is a very welcome contribution to our understanding of its impact. The focus of the text as the title suggests is local government, therefore it does not deal with the Westminster response to the FoI legislation (except for one chapter comparing local and central government issues). This focus helps the text keep its eye on participative local democracy and campaigning and on how the Acts have helped to enable local people and groups in making their local ...

The Emergence and Impact of Neoliberal Ideology on UK Public Library Policy, 1997–2010

Library and Information Science, Dec 4, 2012

Purpose—The chapter seeks to examine the impact of neoliberal language on the library profession ... more Purpose—The chapter seeks to examine the impact of neoliberal language on the library profession in the United Kingdom. Since New Labour's election in 1997 public service restructuring in the United Kingdom took on a more oblique managerialist and consumerist approach. The impact of managerialism in the public library service has focused mainly on modernising and improving services to the individual user, and is based on scenarios where public libraries have to model themselves on the private sector, and where managers ...

The Emergence and Impact of Neoliberal Ideology on UK Public Library Policy, 1997–2010

Library and Information Science, 2012

Family learning services in UK public libraries: an investigation of current provision and ongoing development

New Library World, Apr 30, 2004

Family learning is now acknowledged by both government and non-government bodies as being an impo... more

Delivering Digital Services: A Handbook for Public Libraries and Learning Centres20071David McMenemy and Alan Poulter. Delivering Digital Services: A Handbook for Public Libraries and Learning Centres . London: Facet Publishing 2005. 184 pp., ISBN: ISBN 1‐85604‐510‐2 hardback £39.95

Library Review, 2007

MEDLIS : Model for evaluation of digital libraries and information services

Fostering a research culture in UK library practice: barriers and solutions

Library Review, May 24, 2010

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss how more of a research culture can be fostered ... more

Advocating a utilitarian profession in a Kantian world? LIS ethical reflection and the challenges of political philosophy

Internet access : an uneven picture

The role of the 21st-century public library

Delivering digital services: a handbook for public libraries and learning centres, 2005

Widening the SCOPE: Higher Education Resources ON‐demand (HERON)

Program, Apr 13, 2013

In 1995 the University of Stirling, in collaboration with Napier University, won a grant to devel... more

Towards a robust methodology for the investigation of old firm sectarianism online

This paper discusses a methodology for investigating sectarianism on the internet as evidenced pr... more This paper discusses a methodology for investigating sectarianism on the internet as evidenced primarily through the support of two football clubs, Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers, better known as the Old Firm. The historical background to sectarianism and theoretical background to online hate are discussed, and a robust methodology for investigation is proposed.

The Public Library

A Handbook of Ethical Practice: A Practical Guide to Dealing with Ethical Issues in Information and Library Work

Librarianship: an introduction

Delivering Digital Services: a Handbook for Public Libraries and Learning Centres

Library Review, 2014

Introduction to the special issue: voices of the new library professionals

Library Review, 2007

The call for papers for this issue was a great success, seeing three times the submissions we cou... more

80th anniversary of Library Review

Library Review, 2007

Library Review, 2004

Freedom of Information: Local Government and Accountability - Edited by Richard A. Chapman and Michael Hunt

Political Studies Review, 2012

The Emergence and Impact of Neoliberal Ideology on UK Public Library Policy, 1997–2010

Library and Information Science, Dec 4, 2012

The Emergence and Impact of Neoliberal Ideology on UK Public Library Policy, 1997–2010

Library and Information Science, 2012

Family learning services in UK public libraries: an investigation of current provision and ongoing development

New Library World, Apr 30, 2004

Family learning is now acknowledged by both government and non-government bodies as being an impo... more

Library Review, 2007

MEDLIS : Model for evaluation of digital libraries and information services

Fostering a research culture in UK library practice: barriers and solutions

Library Review, May 24, 2010

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss how more of a research culture can be fostered ... more

Advocating a utilitarian profession in a Kantian world? LIS ethical reflection and the challenges of political philosophy

Internet access : an uneven picture

The role of the 21st-century public library

Delivering digital services: a handbook for public libraries and learning centres, 2005

Widening the SCOPE: Higher Education Resources ON‐demand (HERON)

Program, Apr 13, 2013

In 1995 the University of Stirling, in collaboration with Napier University, won a grant to devel... more

Towards a robust methodology for the investigation of old firm sectarianism online

Censorship Challenges to Books in Scottish Public Libraries

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, Jun 1, 2013

Abstract Censorship challenges to books in UK public libraries have received renewed attention re... more Abstract Censorship challenges to books in UK public libraries have received renewed attention recently. This study sought to establish the incidence of censorship challenges to books in Scottish public libraries in the years 2005–2009 and the actions taken in response to these challenges. It was found that eight local authorities in Scotland had received formal censorship challenges to books, with a total of 15 challenges throughout the country. The most common action taken in response to these challenges was for the book to be kept in ...

Delivering digital services

Leading for learning : a model for best practice in school libraries

The role of national libraries in digitization: from hub to people's gateway

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