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Download full textNational Commission on Libraries and Information Science, Washington, DC. – 1980
These proceedings of the 1979 White House Conference on Library and Information Services contain resolutions which are the basis for the proposed National Library and Information Services Program and for new national legislation. The resolutions reflect (1) the need to reshape library and information services in order to make them more responsive…
Descriptors: Conferences, Federal Legislation, Hearings, Information Services
Crowley, Bill, Ed. – 1980
Background information, messages from public officials, edited versions of presentations to the delegates, and the 17 resolutions adopted comprise the proceedings of the pre-White House Conference on Library and Information Services. Presentations include a statement of the responsibilities of the delegates by Anthony W. Miele; a review of the…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Services, Library Planning, Library Services
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and Oceania. – 1980
In October 1979, representatives of six of the twenty member nations of the Asia Programme of Educational Innovation for Development met in Indonesia to discuss formulation of guidelines for developing instructional materials for teaching productive skills. This report on that conference begins with comments on experiences in materials development…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Montreal (Quebec). – 1979
These papers discuss various options for a computerized national bibliographic network and highlight the problems and potential of developing such a database. Following a brief explanation of the conference purpose and organization, 10 primary papers are presented: (1) "A Brief Overview of Computerized Library Networking in Canada," by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and Oceania. – 1980
In September 1979, representatives of 14 of the 20 member nations of the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development met in Australia to discuss national strategies for curriculum design and development. This report on that conference begins with summaries of the position papers filed by the representatives from the Democratic…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations
Peterson, Paul, Ed. – 1984
To help determine the future of the Bibliographic Service Development Program (BSDP), the Council on Library Resources (CLR) sponsored a conference to examine bibliographic services for library users with emphasis on their needs. The 32 participants included invited speakers, research library administrators, foundation officers, network and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Databases, Information Systems
Brown, George H.; Faupel, Elizabeth M. – 1987
In January of 1987, a planning conference was convened by the Center for Education Statistics as part of an effort to study the feasibility of various approaches to the nationwide assessment of children's readiness for instruction in kindergarten and first grade. This report provides, in an appendix, the texts of the four commissioned papers…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Data Collection, Educational Assessment, Educational Policy
Henderson, Kathryn Luther, Ed.; Henderson, William T., Ed. – 1983
Papers presented at the 1981 Allerton Park Institute include: (1) "Conservation: What We should Do Until the Conservator and the Twenty-first Century Arrive," by Robert H. Patterson; (2) "Expanding Preservation Resources: The Corps of Practitioners and the Core of Knowledge," by Pamela W. Darling; (3) "National…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Laboratories, Library Administration, Library Materials
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
A general outline of the proceedings, a list of recommendations adopted, and four annexes comprise this report of the 1982 meeting of the International Congress on Universal Availability of Publications (UAP), including printed, audiovisual, and electronically-published materials. Suggestions and points of discussion are reported regarding…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Depository Libraries, Information Needs, Interlibrary Loans
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
An annotated conference program, a narrative summary of the main document, and a detailed list of items and recommendations for conference consideration comprise this working document for the 1982 International Congress on Universal Availability of Publications (UAP). An introductory presentation outlines the structure of the Congress and defines…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Depository Libraries, Information Needs, Interlibrary Loans
Adams, Scott – 1976
This report summarizes the formation of UNISIST and the topics of discussion at the first UNISIST meeting (1976) on the planning and implementation of national information activities in science and technology. Topics of discussion reported include: (1) the objectives of national information activities in the areas of science and technology; (2)…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Information Centers
Wedemeyer, Dan J., Ed. – 1982
This volume contains 45 conference papers and case studies presented by telecommunications professionals covering technical, business, user, and policy aspects of telecommunications in the Pacific hemisphere. Actual projects in existence or being planned, viewpoints, and guidelines for future development are discussed, with the proceedings…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Electronic Equipment
Torp, K.; And Others – 1981
These seven papers delivered by representatives of library associations from Norway, Hungary, Singapore, Czechoslovakia, the United States, and Latin America describe activities, trends, and developments within local, regional, and national library associations. Included are: "Library Associations on the Move," by K. Torp; "The Role of the…
Descriptors: Activities, Foreign Countries, Librarians, Library Associations
Indian Adult Education Association, New Delhi. – 1980
This publication contains the proceedings of a conference held to discuss adult education and the National Adult Education Programme (NAEP) in India. Four major addresses are included in the booklet, along with references to other speeches, group discussion reports, resolutions, and recommendations. Inaugurating the conference, Shri J.J. Kidwai…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Economic Development, Educational Development
Luthra, Pran Nath, Ed. – 1977
This collection of conference proceedings contains the opening speeches, committee reports and resource papers on four topics: promoting the integrity of the family; meeting the minimum needs of the family; the role of self-preservation and promotion of the family; and intervention techniques of social workers in favor of rural and urban families.…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Family Problems, Family Programs, Family (Sociological Unit)
