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Polden, Andrea G. – International Library Review, 1980
Details the current organization and functions of the various components of the British Library, with the exception of central administration. Included are the library board, reference division, lending division, bibliographic services division, and research and development department. (FM)
Descriptors: Legislation, Library Administration, Library Networks, Library Research

Das Gupta, R. K. – International Library Review, 1980
Profiles the national library network in India, including its history, governance, staff, holdings, users, facilities, circulation, and services. (FM)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, History, Library Administration, Library Collections

Elayyan, Ribhi Mustafa – International Library Review, 1990
Discusses the factors that led to the rise of the Arabic-Islamic libraries during the seventh through fourteenth centuries. The most famous libraries are identified, the management and organization of these libraries are described, and the factors behind the destruction of the Arabic-Islamic libraries are discussed. (30 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Arabic, Cultural Influences, Foreign Countries

McConnell, Fraiser – International Library Review, 1986
Provides description of four branches of the National Library of Papua New Guinea: (1) Readers Services Branch (reference, film, serials, and Papua New Guinea collections); (2) National Archives and Records Service; (3) Advisory Services (provides support to special, public, and school libraries); (4) Technical Services Branch (acquisitions,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Developing Nations, Library Administration, Library Collection Development

Igumnova, N. P. – International Library Review, 1986
Discusses objectives set forth in "Status of Librarianship in the USSR" adopted by Decree of Presidium of Supreme Soviet of USSR of March 13, 1984, to consolidate Leninist principles of library work as unified system. Organization of country's libraries, effective formation of library collections, library services, and bibliographic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Collections, Library Planning

Cains, Anthony; Sheehan, Paul – International Library Review, 1986
This paper describes development of preservation/conservation policy in the Library of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Discussion covers concentration on manuscripts and older books, training of library personnel by the conservation staff, preservation methods, and balance between an institution's responsibilities to its readers and its duty to…
Descriptors: Archives, College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

Tocatlian, Jacques – International Library Review, 1991
Discusses the ancient library at Alexandria and describes plans for the development of the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The administrative organization is discussed; the building design is explained; international cooperation between Egypt, UNESCO, UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), and the library community is described; and future…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Futures (of Society), International Cooperation, Library Administration

Davies, J. Eric – International Library Review, 1982
Describes the various innovations in university libraries fostered by the new British universities which became operative between 1961 and 1965. The article stresses that a fresh start more easily enabled and even encouraged innovation in approach and techniques. Ninety-six references are listed. (LLS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Financial Support, Foreign Countries

Gakobo, J. – International Library Review, 1985
Description of services and functions of special collections as found in the academic library covers criteria for acquisition of materials, categorization of formats, role of special collections in promoting university scholarship and research, archival and repository functions, and administration and policy. A 12-item bibliography is included.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Developed Nations, Developing Nations

Lerin, Christian; Bernard, Annick – International Library Review, 1986
Describes the organization and automation plan of the Bibliotheque Nationale (Paris, France) that was begun in 1981. Highlights include the method of moving toward computerization; technical choices; the choosing procedure (pre-qualification, bench-mark test); short term and pilot operations; and preparation for the implementation of the…
Descriptors: Databases, Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Library Administration

Tameem, Jamal A. – International Library Review, 1988
Describes the role of and services offered by the Institute of Diplomatic Studies Library in Saudi Arabia. Topics covered include the objectives of the institute and the library facilities, collections, acquisitions programs, cataloging procedures, administrative policies, and future plans. (seven references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Government Libraries

Haider, Syed Jalaluddin – International Library Review, 1986
This profile of university libraries in Pakistan covers history of higher education and role of the library; organization of library service (strong central library, decentralized library service, central library with department libraries); resources and collection building; technical processing; readers' services; administration and staffing;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Higher Education

Obaka, Daniel Newton – International Library Review, 1985
Presents historical review of development of medical education, medical library and information services, medical school libraries, facilities (medical, education, library), and national health programs in Nigeria. Areas of challenge in present Nigerian medical librarianship are identified: personnel, organizational structures, buildings, National…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Higher Education, History, Library Administration

Ashoor, M. Saleh – International Library Review, 1983
Outline of the development of a university library serving approximately 5,232 faculty, staff, and students covers goals and projections, library facilities and space utilization, personnel requirements, administration changes, collection development, materials budgets, library services, adoption of online systems, and library organization…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Library Administration

Tameem, Jamal A. – International Library Review, 1988
Considers the status of higher education and academic libraries in Saudi Arabia. Topics covered include the role of academic libraries, use patterns, library education, the availability of professional librarians and administrators, library automation, academic cooperation with the United States, and the impact of social influences on library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Educational Development, Foreign Countries
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