Library research, luxury or necessity?

The article presents a response from the author to her own article "Library Research: Luxury or Necessity?" from the 1973 volume 22, number four issue of "The Australian Library Journal" in which she discussed the value of library research. In this article, she discusses the difficulties in securing research funding and influence from those providing funding. She reflects on her time as a librarian professional in Australia and how her work compares to those that followed her. Also included is a discussion of the value of data on information use and users.