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Books, Papers and Reports

• Robinson L and Karamuftouglu M (2010) The nature of information science: changing models. Information Research (in press).
• Robinson L(2010) Teaching reference and information services at City University London. REFER vol 26(2), 10-12.
• Bawden D and Robinson L (2010) Pharmaceutical information: a thirty year perspective on the literature. Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (in press).
• Robinson L and Vozga R (2010) Renewing Albania's Libraries. Journal of Documentation (in press).
• Mason M and Robinson L (2010) The information-related behaviour of emerging artists and designers: inspiration and guidance for new practitioners. Journal of Documentation (in press).
• Bawden D, Calvert A, Robinson L, Urquart C, Bray C and Amosford J (2010) Understanding our value: assessing the nature of the impact of library services. Library and Information Research vol 34 (issue 105), 62-89.
• Robinson L (2010) Understanding Healthcare Information. Facet:London
• Robinson L and Maguire M (2010) The rhizome and the tree; changing metaphors for information organisation. Journal of Documentation (in press).
• Robinson L (2009) Information Science: the information chain and domain analysis. Journal of Documentation, vol 65(4), 578-591.
• Bawden D and Robinson L (2009) The dark side of information: overload, anxiety and other pathologies. Journal of Information Science,vol 35, 180-191.
• Bawden D, Robinson L, Anderson T, Bates J, Rutkauskiene U and Vilar P (2007) Curriculum 2.0? Changes in information education for a Web 2.0 world. S Seljan and H Stancic (eds.), InFuture 2007: Digital information and heritage (Zagreb, 7-9 November, 2007) Zagreb: Philosophy Faculty of Zagreb University, isbn 978-953-175-305-0, 27-40.
• Robinson L and Bawden D (2007) Evaluation of outreach services for primary care and mental health; assessing the impact. Health Information and Libraries Journal, vol 24, issue s1, December, 57 - 66.
• Robinson L and Glosiene A (2007) Continuing professional development for library and information science: case study of a network of training centres. Aslib Proceedings, vol 59, issue 4/5, 462 - 474.
• Robinson L (2007) Impact of digital information resources in the toxicology literature. Aslib Proceedings, vol 59, issue 4/5, 342 - 351.
• Robinson L and Bawden D (2007) Measuring the impact of healthcare information services. Lithuanian Journal of Information Sciences, vol 40, 95-103
• Robinson L and Bawden D (2006) Evaluation of the impact of primary care and mental health outreach services. Report produced for London Health Libraries. April 2006. Available from LondonLInKS.
• Robinson L and Charles P (2005), Tai Chi – to improve movement and balance in the elderly (part 2). Tai Chi and Alternative Health, vol 44, 8 – 11.
• Robinson L and Charles P (2005), Tai Chi – to improve movement and balance in the elderly (part 1). Tai Chi and Alternative Health, vol 43, 6 – 9.
• Robinson L and Charles P (2005), Tai Chi – helping prevent falls in the elderly. Tai Chi and Alternative Health, vol 42, 6 – 9.
• Robinson L et al. (2005) Healthcare librarians and learner support: competencies and methods. Health Information and Libraries Journal, vol 22, 42-50.
• Bawden D and Robinson L (2002) Promoting literacy in a digital age: approaches to training for information literacy. Learned Publishing vol 15, no. 3, 1-5.
• Robinson L and Bawden D (2002) Distance Learning and LIS professional development. Aslib Proceedings, vol 54, no. 1, 48-55.
• Bawden D and Robinson L (2002) Internet subject gateways revisited. International Journal of Information Management, vol 22, no. 2, 157 – 162.
• Bawden D and Robinson L (2001) Information Sources, chapter 2 of Pharmaceutical and Medicines Information Management, Principles and Practice. Robson A, Bawden D and Judd A (eds.), Churchill Livingstone, London 4-16.
• Robinson L and Bawden D (2001) Libraries, information and knowledge in open societies. Nordinfonytt, vol 2, 21-30.
• Robinson L and Bawden D (2001) Libraries and open society; Popper, Soros and digital information. Aslib Proceedings, vol 53, no. 5,167 - 178.
• Anderson C, Copestake P, and Robinson L (2000) A specialist toxicity database (TRACE) is more effective than its larger, commercially available counterparts. Toxicology, vol 151, 37-43.
• Robinson L et al. (2000) Libraries and the Internet: a multinational training course. Program, vol 34 (2), 187-194.
• Robinson L et al. (2000) Comparative Evaluation of the Performance of Online Databases in Answering Toxicology Queries. International Journal of Information Management, vol 20, 79-88.
• Bawden D and Robinson L (2000) A Distant Mirror? The Internet and the Printing Press. ASLIB Proceedings, vol 52 (2), 51-57.
• Robinson L (2000) A Strategic Approach to Research using Internet Tools and Resources. ASLIB Proceedings, vol 52 (1), 11-19.
• Robinson L and Bawden D (1999) Internet Subject Gateways. International Journal of Information Management, 19 (6), 511-522.
• Robinson L (1998) Using Word 97 to Create Documents for an Intranet. Managing Information, 5 (4), 30-33.
• Robinson L (1997) IT in Hungary - The Librarian's Perspective. Managing Information, 4 (6), 40-42.
• Robinson L and Bawden D (1995) Internet: the way forward. Managing Information, 2 (3), 20-22.
• Robinson L (1995) Installing a Local Area Network, ASLIB Know How Guides Series.

Meetings and Conference Presentations

• Robinson L (2008) Web 2.0: Developing and Promoting Services. Workshop presented at CILIP, International Library Information Group, London. 16th May 2008.
• Robinson L and Bawden D(2006). Measuring the impact of healthcare information services. Paper presented at "Evaluation of library and information services. Does it lead to innovation and effectiveness?" Vilnius University, Faculty of Communication, Institute of Library and Information Science, Vilnius, Lithuania. November 16th - 17th 2006.
• Robinson L (2002). A Framework for Information in a Digital World. Paper presented at Libraries in the age of information technology. Albanian National Library, Tirana, Albania. August 31st- September 1st 2002.
• Robinson L (2002). Open Society Institute Training Center Network for LIS professional Development. Paper presented at the 2nd Information Program (formerly Network Library Program) Training Center Initiative Meeting. National Széchényi Library, Budapest, Hungary, June 13th-14th 2002.
• Bawden D, Robinson L and Vilar P (2002), Literacies for the digital library; an international comparison. Presented at Libraries in the Digital Age, Dubrovnik, 24th May 2002.
• Bawden D and Robinson L (2001). Training for information literacy: diverse approaches. Online Information 2001. 4-6th December 2001, Olympia Grand Hall, London, UK.
• Robinson L (2001). Searching for Medical Information on the Internet. Yamanouchi Europe Medical Information and Communication Annual Meeting, 30th November 2001, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
• Robinson L and Bawden D (2001). Multicultural Library Science Education: towards distance learning. Presented at First Annual Joint UK and USA Conference Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Kensington Town Hall, London, UK. June 6th 2001.
• Bawden D and Robinson L (2001). Information and knowledge for open societies; seven principles for libraries and librarians, in Knowledge, Information and Democracy in the Open Society: the Role of the Library and Information Sector, Proceedings of the 2001 Bobcatsss Conference, Vilnius University, Lithuania, pp 157-164.
• Robinson L (2000). A Distance Learning Initiative for Professional Development. Presented at the 1st International Conference 'Prospects of Continuing Education for Library and Information Specialists' , Library of Foreign Literature, Moscow, Russia, December 5th -7th 2000.
• Robinson L (2000). A curriculum for professional development. Paper presented at the 1st Network Library Program Training Center Initiative Meeting. National Széchényi Library, Budapest, Hungary. September 12th - 14th 2000.
• Robinson L (2000). Toxicology Information: the impact of new ICTs on a multidisciplinary science. Poster presented at 8th International Congress on Medical Librarianship, July 2nd - 5th, Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre, London, UK. www.icml.org/posters/post29/poster29.htm
• Robinson L (2000). Regulatory and Medical intelligence: searching for information on the Internet. Presented at 'Pharmaceutical_industry.com' The future? Joint conference between the Society of Pharmaceutical Medicine and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine. June 27th 2000. Royal College of Physicians. London, UK.
• Robinson L (1999). Drug and Alcohol Related Information: a strategic approach to research. Papers from ELISAD 11th Annual Meeting, 4th/6th November 1999, Lisbon, Portugal.
• Robinson L (1999). A Strategic Approach to Research on the Internet. Papers from MicroLib 99, 25th/28th May, Lisbon, Portugal.
• Robinson L (1996). Internet - myth and reality. Translating and the Computer 18. Papers from the ASLIB conference held on 14th/15th November 1996.