exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a
particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author
will discuss public service dilemmas and opportunities that arise in special libraries. Special
or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to
contact Ilana Stonebraker at stonebraker@ purdue. edu. This column is written by Heather …