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Peer reviewedSteele, Colin – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Discusses issues facing libraries in Australia as a result of economic factors, especially inflation. Topics include serials and other cancellations; competition among universities and the need for cooperation among libraries; national cooperative projects, including the National Bibliographic Database and interlibrary loan programs; the need for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Competition, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedBlank, Karen L. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Discussion of Australia's move toward library automation highlights development of a national bibliographic network, local and regional cooperation, integrated library systems, telecommunications, and online systems, as well as microcomputer usage, ergonomics, copyright issues, and national information policy. Information technology plans of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Human Factors Engineering, Information Services, Information Systems
Peer reviewedBrodie, Maxine – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Discussion of the impact of Australia's geographic isolation focuses on four linked strategies being implemented to position New South Wales public libraries for success in the emerging information economy. Highlights include promoting Internet access; creating client-focused content and services; developing strategic partnerships; and renewing a…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Foreign Countries, Geographic Isolation
