Libraries in the Shadow of History: The Dominican Republic.

Foster, Barbara

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Publication Date: 1987

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Libraries in the Shadow of History: The Dominican Republic.

Foster, Barbara

International Library Review, v19 n2 p105-11 Apr 1987

Describes the facilities, collections, services, and personnel of three libraries in Santo Domingo: the National Library, created to collect bibliographical materials worldwide; Lincoln Library, sponsored by the United Nations Information Service; and Enrique Apolinar Henirquez Library, a private facility. The effect of the political climate on these libraries is discussed. (CLB)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Developing Nations, Financial Problems, Foreign Countries, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Library Personnel, Library Services, Library Standards, National Libraries, Political Issues, Reference Services, Special Libraries, Users (Information)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Dominican Republic

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