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As knowledge brokers, librarians are living in interesting times for themselves and libraries. It causes them to wonder sometimes if the traditional tools like the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system can cope with the onslaught of information. The categories provided do not always seem adequate for the knowledge-discovery habits of today's patrons. They have grown accustomed to new ways for their information needs to be met, from the fire-and-forget style of a hard-to-control classic Google search to the pervasive, always-on style of Google Now. As librarians see the need to provide unique and cutting-edge knowledge discovery to their users, the author argues that the DDC can play a key role in fulfilling this purpose, by thinking about how Dewey can help solve today's problems, rather than applying and displaying numbers in the same way we have always done. From the very beginning, for a variety of good reasons, usage of Dewey was focused on the numbers as identifiers. The Dewey number is an iconic, ingenious shorthand for a subject category, transforming a physical space into an intellectual one. But to reap any benefits from this transformation, the categories must be communicated to the patron in different ways, not just as bare Dewey numbers. Dewey is a community resource that is dependent on user input to stay relevant. Librarians have access to new communities of tools like WebDewey, Dewey blog, and even Twitter for collaboration. The DDC is a living and breathing organism that can change every day.

Background. Selective Serototonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are well-established first-line agents for Anxiety Disorders. Anxiety is also a frequent manifestation of major depression. Many psychiatrists assume that anxious depression is more responsive to SSRIs than to other antidepressants. The purpose of this literature review was to determine if SSRIs or any other antidepressants are superior. Methods A computerized search was conducted of double-blind, English-language studies comparing antidepressants available in the United States. Databases searched included Medline and PsycINFO. Results SSRIs were not found to be superior to other antidepressants in the treatment of anxious depression. Conclusions The above assumption is not supported. Treatment implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents information on business management. Anticipated effects of deflationary economy to business; Suggested strategies for coping with the declining trend of economy; How to maximize cash inflows; Signs of financial trouble or trends that can affect one's business; How to improve business relationship with business partners.