All Outputs (46)

Impact evaluation, professional practice and policy making. (2004)
Journal Article
JOHNSON, I.M., WILLIAMS, D.A., WAVELL, C. and BAXTER, G. 2004. Impact evaluation, professional practice and policy making. New library world [online], 105(1/2), pages 33-46. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800410515255

This paper examines the relationship between research into the evaluation of the impact of library and information services, policy making in the field, and professional practice and education. The paper first summarises the background to a recent cr... Read More about Impact evaluation, professional practice and policy making..

Data collection using electronically assisted interviews in a roadshow: a methodological evaluation. (2003)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R., BAXTER, G. and MOORE, N. 2003. Data collection using electronically assisted interviews in a roadshow: a methodological evaluation. Journal of documentation [online], 59(2), pages 143-167. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/00220410310463464

Discusses the second stage of a pilot study, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, which investigated the impact of technology on the communication of parliamentary information to the general public. This second stage tested the applica... Read More about Data collection using electronically assisted interviews in a roadshow: a methodological evaluation..

The effectiveness of parliamentary information services in the United Kingdom. (2003)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R., BAXTER, G. and MOORE, N. 2003. The effectiveness of parliamentary information services in the United Kingdom. Government information quarterly [online], 20(1), pages 29-46. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0740-624X(02)00138-7

This paper describes the results of a pilot project, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, which explored the effectiveness of the public information and communications policies of the UK Parliament in London and the new devolved legisl... Read More about The effectiveness of parliamentary information services in the United Kingdom..

An exploration of the effectiveness for the citizen of web-based systems of communicating UK parliamentary and devolved assembly information. (2002)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R., BAXTER, G. and MOORE, N. 2002. An exploration of the effectiveness for the citizen of web-based systems of communicating UK parliamentary and devolved assembly information. Journal of government information [online], 29(6), pages 371-391. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgi.2003.11.006

This article reports on an exploratory study, funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council, which investigated the impact of technology on the communication of parliamentary information to the general public. This study tested the applicatio... Read More about An exploration of the effectiveness for the citizen of web-based systems of communicating UK parliamentary and devolved assembly information..

Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of information need in the context of the impact of new information and communications technologies on the communication of parliamentary information. (2002)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R., BAXTER, G. and MOORE, N. 2002. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of information need in the context of the impact of new information and communications technologies on the communication of parliamentary information. Journal of documentation [online], 58(2), pages 185-210. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/00220410210425458

This paper discusses critically the theoretical and methodological background to an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) research project designed to investigate the impact of information and communications technologies (ICTs) on the communica... Read More about Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of information need in the context of the impact of new information and communications technologies on the communication of parliamentary information..

The demand for undergraduate course provision in information and library studies. (2001)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2001. The demand for undergraduate course provision in information and library studies. Education for information [online], 19(4), pages 277-297. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-2001-19402

This paper describes two exercises designed to investigate the factors affecting the demand for under-graduate educational provision in information and library studies (ILS). The first was a survey of former and current students of the School of Info... Read More about The demand for undergraduate course provision in information and library studies..

Information and library studies on a virtual campus. (2001)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2001. Information and library studies on a virtual campus. New library world [online], 102(10), pages 362-371. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006065

Provides a critical overview of the introduction of the Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science course in Information and Library Studies, in online distance learning mode, by the School of Information and Media at the Robert Gordon University in Aber... Read More about Information and library studies on a virtual campus..

Citizenship information research at the School of Information and Media. (2001)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2001. Citizenship information research at the School of Information and Media. Library review [online], 50(2), pages 65-72. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530110381109

Discusses recent and current research into citizenship information needs at the School of Information and Media, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Reviews the most important results from two large-scale, nationwide surveys (funded by the Britis... Read More about Citizenship information research at the School of Information and Media..

The impact of social class and status on citizenship information need: the results of two national surveys in the UK. (2000)
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MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2000. The impact of social class and status on citizenship information need: the results of two national surveys in the UK. Journal of information science [online], 26(4), pages 239-254. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/016555150002600404

This paper reports the key results of the Citizenship Information research project funded by the British Library Research and Innovation Centre. This research comprised two large-scale surveys of the citizenship information needs of the UK public. Th... Read More about The impact of social class and status on citizenship information need: the results of two national surveys in the UK..

A random walk around Britain: a critical assessment of the random walk sample as a method of collecting data on the public's citizenship information needs. (2000)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2001. A random walk around Britain: a critical assessment of the random walk sample as a method of collecting data on the public's citizenship information needs. New review of information behaviour research, 1(1): proceedings of the 3rd International conference on research in information needs, seeking and use in different contexts (ISIC III), 16-18 August 2000, Gothenburg, Sweden, pages 87-104.

This paper discusses the second stage of the Citizenship Information research project, funded by the British Library Research and Innovation Centre: a national survey, by personal doorstep interview and using the random walk sample method, of the cit... Read More about A random walk around Britain: a critical assessment of the random walk sample as a method of collecting data on the public's citizenship information needs..

An observational study of the information seeking behaviour of members of Parliament in the United Kingdom. (2000)
Journal Article
ORTON, R., MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2000. An observational study of the information seeking behaviour of members of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Aslib proceedings [online], 52(6), pages 207-217. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007015

This paper describes the results of an observational study of the information seeking behaviour of Members of Parliament. It is argued that political life functions on a flow of information and that information itself is a prime resource. The study s... Read More about An observational study of the information seeking behaviour of members of Parliament in the United Kingdom..

Professional development and the recently qualified information and library studies professional: factors affecting success in attainment of the Library Association's associate status. (2000)
Journal Article
CAMPBELL, F., MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2000. Professional development and the recently qualified information and library studies professional: factors affecting success in attainment of the Library Association's associate status. Education for information [online], 18(2-3), pages 169-199. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-2000-182-307

This paper describes a project funded by the UK Library Association (LA) which sought to investigate factors impacting upon length of time taken to achieve Associateship of the Library Association and to gather attitudinal data as to the benefits of... Read More about Professional development and the recently qualified information and library studies professional: factors affecting success in attainment of the Library Association's associate status..

Information need, information seeking behaviour and participation, with special reference to needs related to citizenship: results of a national survey. (2000)
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MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2000. Information need, information seeking behaviour and participation, with special reference to needs related to citizenship: results of a national survey. Journal of documentation [online], 56(2), pages 136-160. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007112

This paper reports the results of the second stage of the Citizenship Information research project funded by the BLR&IC: a nation-wide survey, by personal doorstep interview, of the citizenship information needs of almost 900 members of the UK public... Read More about Information need, information seeking behaviour and participation, with special reference to needs related to citizenship: results of a national survey..

Citizenship information needs in the UK: results of a national survey of the general public by personal doorstep interview. (2000)
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MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2000. Citizenship information needs in the UK: results of a national survey of the general public by personal doorstep interview. Aslib proceedings [online], 52(3), pages 115-123. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007005

This paper reports the results of the second stage of the Citizenship Information research project funded by the BLR&IC: a national survey, by personal doorstep interview, of the citizenship information needs of 898 members of the UK public. Major fi... Read More about Citizenship information needs in the UK: results of a national survey of the general public by personal doorstep interview..

Citizenship information service provision in the United Kingdom: a study of 27 case agencies. (2000)
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MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2000. Citizenship information service provision in the United Kingdom: a study of 27 case agencies. Journal of librarianship and information science [online], 32(1), pages 9-25. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/096100060003200103

Reports results of 27 case study visits to UK public libraries, Citizens Advice Bureaux (CABx) and other advice agencies to examine existing levels of citizenship information provision within these organizations. The study covered all 13 UK Governmen... Read More about Citizenship information service provision in the United Kingdom: a study of 27 case agencies..

Corporate information security management. (1999)
Journal Article
MITCHELL, R.C., MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 1999. Corporate information security management. New library world [online], 100(5), pages 213-227. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/03074809910285888

To ensure business continuity the security of corporate information is extremely important. Previous studies have shown that corporate information is vulnerable to security attacks. Companies are losing money through security breaches. This paper des... Read More about Corporate information security management..

A national survey of the citizenship information needs of the general public. (1999)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 1999. A national survey of the citizenship information needs of the general public. Aslib proceedings [online], 51(4), pages 115-121. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006970

This paper reports the results of a survey of information needs and information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the UK population. The survey was the first stage of the Citizenship Information project, funded by the British Library Research... Read More about A national survey of the citizenship information needs of the general public..

The information needs of United Kingdom Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). (1999)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R., CARCARY, I. and BAXTER, G. 1999. The information needs of United Kingdom Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Library management [online], 20(3), pages 168-178. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129910259667

Investigates attitudes amongst decision makers in the European Parliament to the role of information in their work, and their ability to identify, access and evaluate that information most relevant to their needs. Aims to elicit data regarding levels... Read More about The information needs of United Kingdom Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)..

The information needs and the information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the population in the United Kingdom, with special reference to needs related to citizenship. (1999)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 1999. The information needs and the information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the population in the United Kingdom, with special reference to needs related to citizenship. Journal of documentation [online], 55(2), pages 159-183. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007142

This paper reports the results of a survey of information needs and information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the UK population. The project was funded by the BLR&IC and comprised a survey by questionnaire covering all regions of the Unit... Read More about The information needs and the information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the population in the United Kingdom, with special reference to needs related to citizenship..

Rural citizens' information needs: a survey undertaken on behalf of the Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau. (1998)
Journal Article
BEER, S.F., MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 1998. Rural citizens' information needs: a survey undertaken on behalf of the Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau. Journal of librarianship and information science [online], 30(4), pages 223-240. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/096100069803000403

Reports results of a study of the rural information needs in the Shetland Islands areas aimed at gaining a greater understanding of the operation of the Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau (SICAB). The objectives were: to analyse the operation of... Read More about Rural citizens' information needs: a survey undertaken on behalf of the Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau..