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The aim of the literature review represented in this article examines the articles, books, theses and reports published from 1995 to June 2003 in the areas of cataloguing and classification of fiction books, browsing and selection of fiction by readers, user studies of readers, and adult readers' advisory services. Due to the lengthy academic publication process, studies published in 1995 were for the most part not included in Liangzhi Yu and Ann O'Brien's review. The major area of study that will not, for the most part, be included in this study is historical. Several books have been written in this area since 1995, along with many articles and theses. The numerous books and articles written before 1995 and the primary sources from the 1920s and before contain enough information for another literature review. Because this is one of the few areas of library science that has plenty of historical research, this would be a particularly valuable literature review, especially for researchers and students of library science. One of the more unusual aspects of the literature review here was the surprising number of books, articles, and theses published overseas. Nearly half of the more than 180 books, articles, and theses looked at for this paper were published in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

The article focuses on career changes for mid-career librarians. It draws heavily on the experience of the author who left a position in law librarianship for one in general academic reference and instructional librarianship. The occupational changes one faces when leaving one specialization for another, learning to write professional research papers, and seeking out educational opportunities are discussed. The author suggests librarians remain flexible about job rotation and continue to learn about the various aspects of the profession.

Presents updates on the activities of the Management and Operation of User Services (MOUSS), as of Winter 2002. Completion of its review following summer meetings in Atlanta; Selection of papers by the MOUSS Research Committee; Schedule of the Interlibrary Loan Issues Discussion Forum.