Fear and Trembling: Hong Kong Librarians Face Their Uncertain Future.

Chepesiuk, Ron

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ERIC Number: EJ447494

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Fear and Trembling: Hong Kong Librarians Face Their Uncertain Future.

Chepesiuk, Ron

American Libraries, v23 n6 p456-58,460 Jun 1992

Discussion of the possible changes in Hong Kong in 1997 when rule passes to the People's Republic of China focuses on the uncertain future of libraries and librarians. Topics discussed include the political climate; the departure of qualified Chinese librarians; and the growth of libraries and computerized systems. (LRW)

Descriptors: Change, Democracy, Democratic Values, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Librarians, Libraries, Library Automation, Library Development, Political Attitudes, Political Influences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: China; Hong Kong

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