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In this article the authors examine different self-concepts of 3000 students in England between the ages of 13 and 14 years. The subjects tested were English, science, and mathematics. The results were found to be similar to other test that had been done before. An interesting finding was that boys had significantly higher self-concept scores than girls, except for in English.

This article talks about a number of the factors that have started controversy in the library world. It considers the challenges that face library websites and the impact of Google Scholar on informational literacy. It discusses how many students are driven away from the libraries because of internet resources, hence making them less literate. The authors then go on to discuss whether Google Scholar can or should be ignored by researchers. It discusses both how Google Scholar both prohibits and encourages information literacy in college students. This article discusses both sides of the argument on Google Scholar and literacy, while presenting solid facts.