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Download full textDrake, Paul B., Ed. – Online Submission, 2018
This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 27th annual conference was held in Kolonia, Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, November 13-17, 2017. This volume includes a listing PIALA Officers and Executive…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Libraries, Sustainable Development, Innovation
Drake, Paul Burton, Ed. – Online Submission, 2017
This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 26th annual conference was held in Colonia, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, November 21-26, 2016 and celebrated the Association's Twenty-Fifth anniversary. This…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Catholic Schools, High Schools, Literacy Education
Peer reviewedKnuth, Rebecca – International Information and Library Review, 1994
Argues that combining public and school libraries may overcome the scarcity that slows library development in third world countries. The relationship between libraries and development, factors contributing to successful combined libraries, and the ability of libraries to support literacy efforts are discussed. (Contains 29 references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWijasuriya, D. E. K.; Evans, John – Information Development, 1992
Presents the findings and recommendations of a consultant supported by UNESCO who prepared a public library development plan for Papua New Guinea. Highlights include extending existing urban library services to rural areas; literacy programs; libraries' roles in national development; financial support; policy and legislation; and education and…
Descriptors: Consultants, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedAtherton, Lucy – Information Development, 1993
Examines alternatives to traditional library services being developed in Zimbabwe. Highlights include home libraries connected with literacy groups; the Rural Libraries and Resources Development Programme that develops community libraries, oral archives, and training manuals; mobile library services; culture houses; problems with donated books;…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Community Information Services, Cultural Centers, Developing Nations
Direct linkOlden, Anthony – Library Quarterly, 2005
The Tanganyika Library Service (TLS) was the national public library service set up in Tanzania, East Africa, in the 1960s. By the end of the decade, it was generally regarded as a model of Western-style public library development in Africa. This is an account of its establishment and early years based on accessible documentary sources in Tanzania…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Development, National Programs, Public Libraries
Peer reviewedSyracuse University Library Associates Courier, 1991
This issue of the biannual "Syracuse University Library Associate Courier" is devoted to covering the world famous collections of adult and continuing education materials held by the Syracuse University Library. It contains five articles: "Laubach in India: 1935-1970" (S. Y. Shah) describes missionary and founder of Laubach…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Reading Programs, Continuing Education, Educational History
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1990
Five of the six papers in this collection focus on public library services, collection development problems, and involvement in literacy campaigns in developing countries; the sixth paper is concerned with public library services in Norway. (1) In "Big Cities, Its Inhabitants and Public Libraries Systems," May Brooking Negrao examines…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1993
Describes an annual forum of academic and public librarians from the United States and Mexico that discusses common interests such as resource sharing, collection development, and literacy programs and considers longer-range programs. Sidebar articles cover Spanish language publishing in the United States and an annual book fair held in Mexico for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
