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Hello all For my dissertation I am investigating children's access to non-fiction resources in libraries. My specific interest is how classification systems may act as a barrier. If anyone has any knowledge on this subject, ideas for research or links to other sources I would be very grateful of the help. Please do "think outside of the box" as well, things like: - can children use OPACs designed for adults? - do children approach staff? - are printed indexes any use at all? - is Dewey the only system used? - how does visual guiding support/hinder the child user? Any response is better than none! Finally if anyone would like to express an interest in having their knowledge formally surveyed by a simple (& brief) questionnaire that would be great! Come on, don't be shy.... Russell Allen BA (Hons) Information & Library Studies