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Kaungamno, E. E. – 1979
This paper discusses the development of library cooperation and the centralization of library services in East Africa (i.e., Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda). Included are descriptions of interlibrary lending arrangements, the role of library associations, the education of professional librarians and the training of library paraprofessionals,…
Descriptors: Archives, Depository Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
Papers on the management of African library associations and services which were presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference include: (1) "The Contribution: The Zimbabwe Library Association" (Stanley M. Made); (2) "Libraries and Information Services in the Third World in Danger: The Case of Tanzania" (E. Kaungamno); (3)…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Information Dissemination, International Organizations
Peer reviewedRaseroka, H. Kay – Information Development, 1995
Reviews 10 years of library and information developments in East, Central, and Southern Africa. Topics include school libraries; public libraries and rural information services; academic libraries; education and training; and professional library and information associations. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Services
PDF pending restorationTanzania Library Association, Dar es Salaam. – 1970
The theme of this week-end conference was chosen in order to impress the Government and other authorities concerned on the necessity of libraries and librarians as an integral part of national planning. The five speeches presented are: (1) "The Principles of Educational Planning;" (2) "On Books, Libraries and Development;" (3)…
Descriptors: Conferences, Educational Planning, Foreign Countries, Librarians
Peer reviewedAguolu, C. C. – International Library Review, 1982
Discusses the current level of library development and librarianship in francophone West Africa, taking Senegal as a case in point. The topics addressed include the impact of colonialism on library development, the structure of library services, the role of UNESCO seminars in library development, and the education of library personnel. (JL)
Descriptors: Colonialism, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Librarians
Peer reviewedGiorgis, Kebreab W. – International Library Review, 1973
The brief history of library education in Ethiopia is traced, and recommendations are made for its advance and improvement. (17 references) (SJ)
Descriptors: African Culture, Foreign Countries, Libraries, Library Education
Peer reviewedGupta, Sushma – International Information and Library Review, 1993
Describes the development of the library profession in Ethiopia in the context of similar development in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Africa. Undergraduate courses, training for school librarians, the establishment of the Department of Library Science, the first master's level program and the Ethiopian Library Association are…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Associations
Boadi, Benzies Y.; And Others – 1987
Developed with the support of the German Foundation for International Development (DSE) and the University of Botswana (Africa), this five-week "long vacation" training program includes four modules designed to provide refresher and in-service training for those library assistants who have work experience but have not been able to attend…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Indexing
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
The two papers in this document on social science libraries were presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference. In "Library and Continuing Education with Implications for Developing Countries: A Research Essay," David R. Bender (United States) examines factors impacting upon the skills necessary for effective librarianship in the social…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
A seminar on Education for Librarianship on the Grassroots Level was held as a pre-session before the IFLA general conference in 1984. Papers presented include: (1) "Personnel Required to Deliver Services to Meet General Information Needs of the SADCC (Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference) Region: Schemes of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Needs
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1983
Papers on the role and services of African libraries and the education of African librarians, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference, include: (1) "The Information Sector in the Economic Development of Africa: The Potential Role for Libraries," in which Benzies Y. Boadi…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Information Networks, International Organizations
Shubert, Joseph F., Ed.; Josey, E. J., Ed. – The Bookmark, 1986
Following an introductory discussion by E. J. Josey that provides a perspective on college and university libraries, the following essays are presented: (1) "Academic Library Planning--Definitions and Early Planning Studies in Academic Libraries" (Stanton F. Biddle); (2) "Academic Libraries and Academic Computing--Rationale for a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Developed Nations
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
Papers on library acquisitions, special collections development, and special training for serials librarianship, presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference, include: (1) "The Development of the African Collection at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and Its Importance for the Cultural History of African Countries"…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans, International Organizations
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). – 1976
The main objectives of this meeting held in Brazzaville, People's Republic of Congo from July 5 to 10, 1976 were to examine recent efforts made by African Member States to plan and develop their national information systems (NATIS), and make recommendations for the creation of networks of documentation and library services adapted to the rapidly…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Information Needs, Information Networks, Library Associations
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). – 1979
Contained in this collection of presentations from the third Afro-Nordic Library Conference are a foreword describing the objectives of the meeting and 14 papers: "From Oral Tradition to Literary Writing: The Awakening of National Awareness," by Heikki Kirkinen; "African Library Systems," by L. E. Samarasinghe; "Planning…
Descriptors: Children, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Folk Culture
