The authors provide us with the first in depth look at the origins and subsequent evolution of this fascinating field of study. Beginning with a discussion of the Library Anxiety Scale, the most widely used measure of library anxiety among college and university students, it investigates a number of theoretical models, provides an extensive framework for conducting research at the institutional level, and offers both proven and proposed strategies for prevention and intervention. If there are more nonusers than users in your community--or if you suspect your users could benefit more from the experience--let Library Anxiety ease your troubled hearts and smooth the way ahead.

In the past few years, using the Internet for information and guidance in the area of personal finance has become the obsession of more and more Americans. This guide provides the needed direction to locate the appropriate intelligence to answer questions about current personal financial needs. Covering over 1400 carefully selected Web sites, part 1 includes resources for financing personal goals, such as education and retirement. Other sections of the book offer sites on investment choices and services, managing and protecting assets, personal banking, debt management, estate planning, insurance, and taxation. For each site, the author has included a summary description to highlight the contents, features, and sponsor. Sites were chosen based on ease of navigation, timeliness of information, scope, and level of free access. Indexes are by Web site sponsor and subject.

Each day, investors all over the world use the Internet to locate critical financial data that will lead to major decisions on issues of concern to industry and government. This international guide, containing information about more than 3000 Web sites, and covering 216 countries, regions, and territories, responds to the challenge of quickly identifying the needed intelligence. Divided into six sections, the first part of the book offers global finance and investment resources and services, such as international trade associations, corporate and industry information, stock exchanges, market indices, research tools, and business and financial news. The next five sections provide, for specific countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Europe, a broad spectrum of Internet resources, including investment in stocks, bonds, and futures; banking; insurance; real estate; taxation; investment and securities law; trade regulations; and so much more. Three indexes assist with access.