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Peer reviewedEvans, John; Etekiera, Kunei – International Library Review, 1990
Describes attempts to develop library services in the island republic of Kiribati (the Gilbert, Phoenix, and Line islands). The development of rural library service in conjunction with school libraries is discussed, a postal library service is described, the establishment of village libraries is discussed, and constraints that have inhibited…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Collections, Library Development
Peer reviewedEvans, John – International Information and Library Review, 1992
Discusses recent developments in extending library services into provincial centers and rural areas in the Solomon Islands. Topics addressed include background on library development in the Solomon Islands, the establishment of the National Library Service, links to government policy, rural library history and development, provincial libraries,…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Development, Library Extension
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 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
