Libraries, Literacy and Development: Combined Libraries as an Option for Developing Countries: A Brief Communication.

Knuth, Rebecca

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ERIC Number: EJ488262

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Publication Date: 1994

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Libraries, Literacy and Development: Combined Libraries as an Option for Developing Countries: A Brief Communication.

Knuth, Rebecca

International Information and Library Review, v26 n2 p77-89 Jun 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, Foreign Countries, Library Cooperation, Library Development, Library Services, Literacy Education, Performance Factors, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Shared Library Resources

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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