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Keller, Dean H., Ed. – 1993
The purpose of this collection of essays is to examine academic libraries in Greece at a time when the potential for changes and advance in librarianship is great. The 15 papers are as follows: "International Interlibrary Cooperation: Exchanging Goals, Values and Culture" (Don L. Tolliver); "Academic Libraries in Greece" (James…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Chepesiuk, Ron – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Describes efforts to conserve library materials in Cambodia being undertaken by a Cornell University library program. Topics discussed include the absence of educated librarians; environmental problems, including insects; an absence of preservation facilities and supplies; a lack of policies for the National Library; and physical and bibliographic…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Librarians
World Libraries on the Information Superhighway: Preparing for the Challenges of the New Millennium.
Fletcher, Patricia Diamond, Ed.; Bertot, John Carlo, Ed. – 2000
This book represents the thoughts and experiences of librarians and academics on the changing role of libraries in a global networked community. The first section of the book looks at the agendas for national libraries in a digital world. Issues covered include content and delivery, national policy and practice and strategies for success in a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Librarians
Download full textInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England). – 1992
Fifteen papers delivered for the Division of General Research Libraries at the 1992 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions annual meeting are presented. These papers deal with national libraries, parliamentary (legislative) libraries, and university libraries. The papers are: (1) "Seeking Alternatives to National…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Cultural Pluralism, Databases
Peer reviewedNordstrom, Gail – Third World Libraries, 1995
Presents a current picture of Ethiopian librarianship based on articles published since 1980. Highlights include the national library and national archives, including bibliographies; public libraries and reading rooms; academic libraries; school libraries; special libraries; and development of the library profession and education. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Bibliographies, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedLee, Hwa-Wei; Evans, John – Information Development, 1992
Summarizes the findings and recommendations of a 1991 survey of higher education libraries in Papua New Guinea. Topics discussed include the role of the National Library; funding; development of the Papua New Guinea Library and Information Network (PNGLINET); buildings and storage facilities; staffing and training; statistics; and library skills…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBoumarafi, Behdja Mekki – International Information & Library Review, 1996
Provides an overview of the current state of libraries and information services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Topics include academic, national, public, special, and school libraries; factors dictating the need for information services, including socioeconomic changes; problems; and the need for library education for staffing. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Information Needs
Peer reviewedFoote, Jody Bales – Third World Libraries, 1995
Provides an overview of the library infrastructure of Bangladesh; the current state of special, academic, public, and school library collections; and an overview of librarianship and library education. Topics include the national library and archives, the unequal distribution of limited library resources, and support from developed countries.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Johansson, Eve – 1991
This bibliography presents sources which trace the development of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' (IFLA) policy for the support of librarianship in Third World countries, the development of awareness and sensitivity to its issues within the library and information world, and the way in which professionals in…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1991
The 11 papers in this booklet were presented at meetings of 3 sections within the Division of General Research Libraries: (1) "On the Concept of Development of the National Library of the USSR" (N. I. Tyulina); (2) "Strategic Planning in National Libraries" (Maurice B. Line, UK); (3) "Strategic Planning in National…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Aids, Culture, Federal Government
Gosling, Andrew – 1999
This paper discusses access to Asian serials (i.e., Asian and Western language titles, including publications from Asia, as well as serials about Asia produced elsewhere) in Australian libraries. Background is provided on the development of Asian collections since the 1950s. Results of a 1994 national survey of Asian materials are summarized.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedFerguson, Anthony W.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes the Research Libraries Group (RLG) conspectus for collection evaluation and how it is being used to foster cooperation among North American libraries. Discussion of the internal benefits includes library planning, collection policy formation, staffing allocation and training, funding allocation and requests, accreditation, faculty…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accreditation (Institutions), Budgeting, Evaluation Methods
Pitkin, Gary M., Ed. – 1996
As a reference guide for library professionals, this volume helps librarians prepare for the future in the growing electronic environment by examining the historical and theoretical background of the National Electronic Library and assessing the role of libraries in the past, present, and future. The book is divided in two sections: "The…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Consortia, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)
