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Books and Technical Reports

  • Middleton, M., & Lee, J. (2007). Cultural institutions and Web 2.0. Sydney, Smart Internet CRC. [Full text at e-print archive e-print archive ; also available at ]
  • Middleton, M. (Ed.) (2005). Research applications in information and library studies seminar (RAILS): Proceedings of the research applications in information and library studies seminar held at the Queensland University of Technology Brisbane, September 20th, 2004. Wagga Wagga: Charles Sturt University Centre for Information Studies. (Research Reports, number 7 [ISBN 1-876938-07-2; eISBN 1-876938-54-4; ISSN 1038-5355]. [Introduction at e-print archive][Full Proceedings available ]
  • Asprey, L., & Middleton, M. (2003). Integrative document and content management: Strategies for exploiting enterprise knowledge. Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group.  [ISBN 1-59140-055-4(h/c); eISBN 1-59140-068-6][Synopsis; contents tableAward Mander-Jones award [Available (print/digital): 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1992). Approaches to bibliographic description of local studies material. Sydney: ALIA Local Studies Section (NSW). [ISBN 0-86804-481-4].
  • Middleton, M.R. (1986). Analysis of inquiry functions in online systems. Sydney: UNSW School of Librarianship. [ISBN 0-85823-577-7].
  • Middleton, M.R. (Ed.) (1979). Proceedings of the National Conference on Bibliographic and Library Use of Minicomputers, Sydney, August 22-23, 1979. Sydney: University of New South Wales. [ISBN 0-909796-15-7].
  • Middleton, M.R. (1972). Evaluation of information retrieval using communication theory with particular reference to INIS, Sydney: University of New South Wales. Division of Postgraduate Extension Studies. (Human Communications Project Paper; no.5).
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Book Chapters: Proceedings, commissioned papers, compilations, encyclopaedias ...)

  • Asprey, L., Green, R. & Middleton, M. (in press). Integrative document and content management systems architecture . In L.C. Rivero, J.H. Doorn, & V.E. Ferraggine (Eds.), Encyclopedia of database technologies and applications (2nd ed.) . Hershey , PA , USA : IGI Global.
  • Asprey, L. & Middleton, M. (2008). Integrated document management for decision support. In F. Burstein & C.W. Holsapple (Eds) Handbook on decision support systems (Vol 1, Ch 10, pp. 191-206). Springer-Verlag. [ISBN: 978-3-540-48712-8].[Available: ].
  • Middleton, M. (2008). Evaluation of e-government websites. In G. D. Garson and M. Khosrow-Pour (Eds.), Handbook of research on public information technology (Vol II, Ch LXIII, pp. 699-710). Hershey , PA , USA : Information Science Reference. [ISBN 978-1-59904-857-4] [Available:Amazon logo ; abstract at e-print archive ]
  • Middleton, M. (2007) Approaches to evaluation of websites for public sector services. In P. Kommers (Ed.), Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference, e-Society 2007, Lisbon , Portugal (pp. 279-284). Lisbon : IADIS [ISBN 978–972–8924–35-5] [Full text at  e-print archive]
  • Thomas, J., Middleton, M. & Warren, M. (2007) Preparing resource discovery for digitized music – an analysis of an Australian application. In R. Larson, E Rasmussen, S. Sugimoto & E. Toms (Eds.), Proceedings of the 7 th ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 19-23, 2007 – Building and Sustaining the Digital Environment, JCDL 2007 (pp. 298-302). NY: Association for Computing Machinery. [ISBN 978-1-59593-644-8] [Full text at e-print archive].
  • Middleton, M. (2007). Beyond the corporate library: information management in organisations. In S Ferguson (Ed.), Libraries in the twenty-first century: Charting future developments in library and information services (pp. 181-201). Wagga Wagga: Charles Sturt University Centre for Information Studies. (Topics in Australasian library and information studies, no. 27) [ISBN 9781876938437] [Full text at e-print archive; book available from ]
  • Middleton, M., Bruce, C., Partridge, H., & Edwards, S. (2006). Developing a research culture and scholarship plan in information studies. In A. Lloyd & B. Pymm (Eds.), Research Applications in Information and Library Studies Seminar (RAILS 2): Proceedings of the 2nd Research Applications in Information and Library Studies Seminar, National Library of Australia Canberra, 16-17 September 2005 (pp. 11-22). Wagga Wagga, NSW: Charles Sturt University Centre for Information Studies. (CIS research reports, number 8) [ISBN 1-876938-19-6; eISBN 1-876938-25-0] [Full text at e-print archive; ]
  • Redlich, L., Gersekowski, P., & Middleton, M. (2006). Natural resource information management at state government level. In A.-V. Anttiroiko & M. Mälkiä (Eds.), Encyclopedia of digital government (Vol. III, pp. 1226-1234). Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group Reference. [ISBN 1-59140-789-3]. [Available: ;  Idea Group Press logo ; abstract at e-print archive ]
  • Middleton, M. (2005). Library support for online education: Elements of successful delivery. In P. Isaías, P. Kommers, & M. McPherson (Eds.)  Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference, e-Society 2005, Qawra, Malta (pp. 484-488). IADIS Press. [ISBN 972-8939-03-5].[Full text at e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M. (2005). Discipline formation in information management: Case study of scientific and technological information services. Informing Science and Information Technology Education Joint Conference, Flagstaff, Arizona, June 16-19 2005 Proceedings [ISSN 1535-0703]. [Full text at  e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M. (2005). Applying research to practice in information and library studies. In M. Middleton (Ed.), Research applications in information and library studies seminar (RAILS): Proceedings of the research applications in information and library studies seminar held at the Queensland University of Technology Brisbane, September 20th, 2004. Wagga Wagga: Charles Sturt University Centre for Information Studies. (pp. 3-6)(Research Reports, number 7 )[ISBN 1-876938-07-2; eISBN 1-876938-54-4; ISSN 1038-5355]. [Introduction at e-print archive; ]
  • Asprey, L., Green, R. & Middleton, M. (2005). Integrative document and content management systems architecture. In L.C. Rivero, J.H. Doorn, & V.E. Ferraggine (Eds.), Encyclopedia of database technologies and applications (pp. 291-297). Hershey, PA, USA: Cybertech. [ISBN 1-59140-560-2]. [Available: ; abstract at e-print archive]
  • Asprey, L., & Middleton, M. (2005). Integrative document and content management solutions. In M Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Encyclopedia of information science and technology Volume I-V (pp. 1573-1578). Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group Reference. [ISBN 1-59140-553-X; eISBN 1-59140-794-X]. [Available:  ; ; abstract at e-print archive ]
  • Asprey, L. & Middleton, M. (2004). Integrative document management in local government. In M Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Innovations through information technology: proceedings of the 2004 Information Resources Management Association International Conference. New Orleans, LA. USA, May 23-26 2004 (pp. 1280-1282). Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group Reference. [ISBN 1-59140-261-1 (print); 1-59140-279-4 (CD)]. [Available:  ; abstract at  e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M. (2004). Drops in the ocean: the development of scientific and technological information services in Australia. In W.B. Rayward & M.E. Bowden (Eds.), The history and heritage of scientific and technological information systems (pp. 353-360). Medford, NJ, USA: Information Today, 2004.  [ISBN 1-57387-229-6].[Print Proceedings available ; e-Proceedings from CHF;  Full text of paper at e-print archive]
  • Kelegai, L., & Middleton, M. (2003). Factors influencing information systems success in Papua New Guinea organisations: a case analysis. In S. Marshall & W. Taylor (Eds.)., Refereed papers from the 5th International Conference on Information Technology in Regional Areas (ITiRA) (pp. 113-124). Rockhampton, QLD, Australia: ITiRA 2003 Conference Committee, Central Queensland University. [ISBN 1-876674--67-9].  one of 5 conference best paper selections. [Full text at e-print archive
  •  Middleton, M. (2002). Skills expectations of library graduates. In L. Ashcroft (Ed.), Continuity, culture, competition – the future of library and information studies education? (pp. 95-109). Bradford, UK: MCB University Press. [ISBN 086176-655-5]. [Full text at  e-print archive
  • Nelson, K., & Middleton, M. (2002). Information and knowledge management enablers in business contexts: An exploratory analysis. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Issues and trends of information technology management in contemporary organizations (pp. 540-543). Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group, 2002. [ISBN 1-930708-39-4 print][ISBN 1-59140-031-7 CD-ROM]. [Proceedings available:  ].
    • Also published subsequently as Nelson K., & Middleton M.  (2003) An exploratory analysis of information and knowledge enablers in business contexts. In E. Coakes (Ed.). Knowledge management: Current issues and challenges (pp. 104-115). Hershey, PA, USA: IRM Press. [ISBN 1-931777-51-9; eISBN 1-931777-67-5].
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  • Kelegai, L., & Middleton, M. (2001). Towards an information society: educating information technology professionals in Papua New Guinea. In M. Khosrowpour (Ed.), Managing information technology in a global economy; 2001 Information Resources Management Association International Conference Toronto, Ontario Canada, May 20-23, 2001 (pp. 1029-1031). Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group. [ISBN 1-930708-07-6]. [Proceedings available:  ]
  • Gibson, A., & Middleton, M. (1999). Educational management information system design, and prototype application as Datacupboard. In J. Quincy-Bryant (Ed.), Millennial challenges in management education, cybertechnology and leadership; proceedings ... 17th Annual International Conference of Association of Management/International Association of Management, 17(2), (pp. 145-151).  Chesapeake, VA, USA: Maximilian Press. [ISBN 0-9668650-8-1]. 
  • Middleton, M. (1999). Metainformation incorporation in library digitisation projects. In T. Aparac et al (Eds.), Digital Libraries: interdisciplinary concepts, challenges and opportunities; proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Conceptions of Library and Information Science, Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 23-26, 1999 (pp. 334-338). Zagreb: Zavod za informacijske studije Odsjeka za informacijske znanosti, Filozofski fakultet;  Lovkepp: Naklada Benja. [ISBN 953-6003-37-6]. [Full text at  e-print archive
  • Middleton, M. (1999). Library digitisation project management. In 20th IATUL Conference, Chania, May 17-21, 1999: the future of libraries in human communication; book of abstracts, pp. 25-26. [Full text at e-print archive
  • Yonazi, E., & Middleton, M. (1998). Scientometric analysis of Tanzanian scientific output: its role as an indication of science policy implementation. In Fifth International Conference on Science and Technology Indicators, Hinxton (Cambridge) 4-6 June 1998: use of S&T indicators for science policy and decision-making book of abstracts (pp. 120-121). [Text of accompanying poster presentation at  e-print archive
  • Huitfeldt, B., & Middleton, M.R. (1998). Geographic information systems implementation analysis: an examination of evaluation methodology. In M. Khosrowpour (Ed.), Effective Utilization and Management of Emerging Information Technologies; Proceedings of the Information Management Resources Association International Conference, Boston, May 17-20, 1998 (p. 928). Hershey, PA, USA: IRMA. [ISBN 1-878289-50-0]. [Proceedings available: 
  • Nelson, K., & Middleton, M.R. (1998). Changing organizational structures to accommodate information management strategy: an examination of three government departments. In M. Khosrowpour (Ed.), Effective Utilization and Management of Emerging Information Technologies; Proceedings of the Information Management Resources Association International Conference, Boston, May 17-20, 1998 (pp. 588-595). Hershey, PA, USA: IRMA. [ISBN 1-878289-50-0].  [Proceedings available:  ]
  • Willie, S., Middleton, M., & Broom, B. (1995). Incorporation of Internet client software into teaching in the Faculty of Information Technology at QUT. In H.Maurer (Ed.), Educational multimedia and hypermedia, 1995, Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 95 - World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, Graz, Austria, June 17-21, 1995 (p. 819). Charlottesville, VA, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). [ISBN 1-880094-15-0]; Short paper also published  CD-ROM. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1995). Indexing the Internet. In M. McMaster (Ed.), Indexers - partners in publishing: proceedings from the First International Conference of the Australian Society of Indexers, held March 31 - April 2 1995, Marysville Victoria (pp. 196 - 205). Melbourne: Australian Society of Indexers. [ISBN 0-646-25050-7]. [Full text at  e-print archive]  
  • Mcarthur, R., Broom, B., Middleton, M.R., & Willie, S. (1995). Experiences with Internet client software in a university IT faculty In R.S. Debreceny and A.E. Ellis (Eds.), Innovation and Diversity - The World Wide Web in Australia; AusWeb95 - Proceedings of the First Australian World Wide Web Conference (p. 151-158). Lismore, NSW: Norsearch Publishing. (ISBN 0-646-23946-5); also published on Internet [http://www.scu.edu.au/ausweb95], and on CD-ROM [ISBN 0-646-24377-2 Macintosh and ISBN 0 646 24378 0 Windows]. [Full text at e-print archive
  • Middleton, M.R. (1989). Information retrieval. In H. Bryan (Ed.),  ALIAS: Australia's Library, Information and Archives Services: an Encyclopaedia of Practice and Practitioners, Vol.2 F-P (pp. 45-48). Sydney: ALIA Press. [ISBN 0-86804-224-2]. 
  • Clyde, L.A., & Middleton, M.R. (1990). Library automation. In R.C. Sharman and L.A. Clyde (Eds.), Western Perspectives: Library and Information Services in Western Australia (pp. 251-259). Perth: ALIA, (WA Branch). [ISBN 0-86804-452-0]. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1987). A place for librarians in the database age: changing roles and educational requirements) In Lifestyles and libraries; Proceedings of the 24th LAA Conference, Darwin, 1986 ( pp. 208-220). Sydney: Library Association of Australia. [ISBN 0-86804-038-X]. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1986). Features analysis of inquiry functions in online catalogues and information retrieval systems. In Information Online 86; Proceedings of the First Australian Online Information Conference held at Sydney, 20-22 January, 1986 (pp. 394-407). Sydney: L.A.A. (This item also appeared in the conference preprints). 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1986). Machine-readable cataloguing records for Middle East materials. In Papers on Information Resources on the Middle East in Australia (pp. 52-64). [Footscray]: Australasian Middle East Studies Association. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1983). Some observations on the relationship between information retrieval theory and practice. In P. Finnimore and B.A. Lawson (Eds.) Developments in Computer-based Information Retrieval (pp. 15-24). Brisbane: LAA Queensland Branch. 
  • Middleton, M.R., & Wilson, C.S. (1983). Education for medical librarianship. In: J. Holgate (Ed.), Australian Medical Librarians' Groups : proceedings of the Fourth Biennial Meeting, held in Sydney 12-14th January, 1981 (pp. 44-57). Sydney: Medical Librarians' Group (NSW Branch).
  • Middleton, M.R. (1982). Non bibliographic [source] databases. In Library Services for Australia: the Work of AACOBS, 1980 (pp. 94-99, 111-112). Canberra: NLA. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1982). Education for library automation and information science. In Meeting the Challenge of Technology. Proceedings of the VALA National Conference on Library Automation, Melbourne, 16-18 November, 1981, Vol. 1 (pp. 110-129). Melbourne: VALA. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1979). Development of library automation in Australia leading up to the use of microcomputers. In Proceedings of the National Conference on Bibliographic and Library Use of Minicomputers, Sydney, August 22-23, 1979 (pp. 13-22). Sydney: UNSW. [ISBN 0-909796-15-7]. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1974). INIS - An international information service with Australian participation. In Conference on Information for Engineering and the Sciences, Sydney, July 18-19, 1974 (pp. 11-16). Sydney: Institution of Engineers, Australia. (Institution of Engineers, Australia, National Conference publication 74/2), [ISBN 0-85825-038-1]. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1973). Australian INIS utilisation. In Consultative Meeting of Computer Specialists using INIS output tapes, Vienna, 21-22 June, 1973 (pp. 13-18). Vienna: International Atomic Energy Agency. (IAEA-156). 
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Journal Articles

  • Henriksson, A., Yi, Y., Frost, B., & Middleton, M. (2007, in press). Evaluation instrument for e-government websites. Electronic Government: an International Journal 4(2): 204-226 [ISSN 1740-7494; 1740-7508 (online)] . [Full text at ; full text of postprint of conference paper on which this is based at e-print archive]
  • Middleton (2007) A framework for information management: using case studies to test application. International Journal of Information Management 27(1): 9-21. [Full text at ; e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M. (2006) Scientific and technological information services in Australia. II. Discipline formation in information management. Australian Academic and Research Libraries 37(3): 179-199 [ISSN 0004-8623]. [Postprint full text at e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M. (2006) Scientific and technological information services in Australia. I. History and development. Australian Academic and Research Libraries 37(2): 111-135 [ISSN 0004-8623].[Postprint full text at e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M. (2006) Library involvement in remote learning: Framework for integration of services. International Journal of Learning 12(2): 149-160 [ISSN: 1447-9494; 1447-9540 (online)][Full text (fee) at ; postprint at e-print archive].
  • Hughes, H., Middleton, M., Edwards, S., Bruce, C., & McAllister, L. (2005). La recherche australienne en maîtrise de l’information 2000-2005 = Information literacy research in Australia 2000-2005. Bulletin des Bibliothèques de France 50(6): 45-55. [ISSN: 0006-2006] [Full text in French at BBF] [Full text in English at e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M. (2004) The way that information professionals describe their own discipline: a comparison of thesaurus descriptors. New Library World 105(11): 429-435. [ISSN: 0307-4803][Full text at  ; e-print archive]
  • Kelegai, L., & Middleton, M. (2004). Factors influencing information systems success in Papua New Guinea organisations: a case analysis. Australasian Journal of Information Systems 11(2): 57-69. [ISSN: 1039-7841]  one of 5 conference best paper selections from ITiRA. [Full text at e-print archive
  • Middleton, M (2003). Skills expectations of library graduates. New Library World 104(1): 42-56. [ISSN: 0307-4803][Full text at  ; e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M., & Hallam, G. (2001). Generic education for specialist information professionals. Australian Law Librarian 9(3), 181-194. [ISSN: 1039-6616](abstract)[Full text at  e-print archive]  
  • Huitfeldt, B., & Middleton, M. (2001). The assessment of software quality from the user perspective: evaluation of a GIS implementation. Journal of End User Computing 13(1): 3-11 [ISSN: 1063-2239][Full text at  ]
  • Middleton, M., & Peacock, J. (2000). Library services to external students from Australian universities: the influence of flexible delivery upon traditional service provision. Reference Librarian 33(69/70): 205-217[ISSN: 0276-3877] (also published as monographic separate K Sarkodie-Mensah (Ed.)(2000) Reference services for the adult learner. Binghampton, NY: Haworth [ISBN 0-7890-0990-0]).[Full text at e-print archive] 
  • Middleton, M., Edwards, S.L., & Collins, J. (1999). Internet site evaluation tool: students professional practice experience works towards the development of an internet tool. Education for Library and Information Services: Australia 16(2), 5-17 [ISSN: 0813-4235] [Full text at e-print archive
  • Middleton, M.R. (1999). De la gestión de la información a la gestión del conocimiento = From information management to knowledge management: some perspectives on development. El Profesional de la Información, 8(5), 10-17. [ISSN: 1386-6710]. [Full text in Spanish and English at e-print archive
  • Semiawan, T., & Middleton, M. (1999). Strategic information planning and campus information systems development in Indonesia. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 16(2), 70-76. [ISSN: 1065-0741]. MCB Literati 2000 CWIS outstanding paper award.[Full text at  ; e-print archive]  
  • Peacock, J., & Middleton, M. (1999). Mixed mode education: implications for library user services. New Library World, 100(1), 11-19. [ISSN: 0307-4803][Full text at  ; e-print archive]  
  • Cao, M.K., & Middleton, M.R. (1998). An evaluation of UNESCO's CDS/ISIS and some Inmagic text storage and retrieval products. Program, 32(3), 283-302. [ISSN: 0033-0337].  [Full text at e-print archive] 
  • Middleton, M. (1997). Convergence or chimera? Incite, 18(8), 18. [ISSN 0158-0876]  [Full text at e-print archive]
  • Middleton, M. (1997). Information policy and infrastructure in Australia. Journal of Government Information, 24(1),  9-25. [ISSN 1352-0237][Full text at  ; e-print archive]  
  • Bruce, C., & Middleton, M. (1996). Teaching and learning information organisation: the Queensland University of Technology experience. Cataloguing Australia, 22(1/2), 34-47. [Full text at  e-print archive]  
  • Willie, S., Middleton, M.R., Wheeldon, A., & Canfield, C. (1993). Experiences with multimedia capture and storage. Significant Bits, 8(4), 33-38. 
  • Clyde, L.A., & Middleton, M.R. (1990). Library automation in Western Australia. LASIE, 21(1), 5-15. [Full text at  ]
  • Middleton, M.R., & Norris, S. (1986). Multicultural affairs documentation: coverage by databases and indexing services. Multicultural Libraries 6(4), 18-37. 
  • Middleton, M.R., & Mattick, B. (1986). Cataloguing computer programs and data. Cataloguing Australia, 12(1), 2-10. 
  • Mattick, B., & Middleton, M.R. (1986). Use of ABN for teaching cataloguing. Education for Librarianship: Australia, 3(2), 23-26. 
  • Middleton, M.R. (1984). Impact on reference services of interfaces between internal and external systems. Australasian College Libraries, 2(4), 157-161.