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Rutstein, Joel S. – 1982
Based on observations made during a 1979-80 study trip, this paper presents a critical view of academic librarianship and libraries in India, emphasizing issues confronting the library profession and its ability to fulfill library objectives in a developing nation. It is noted that modern India is a society closely tied to tradition while at the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Librarians
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Das Gupta, R. K. – International Library Review, 1980
Profiles the national library network in India, including its history, governance, staff, holdings, users, facilities, circulation, and services. (FM)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, History, Library Administration, Library Collections
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England). – 1992
Eight papers for the Collections and Services Division of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions that were given at the 1992 annual meeting are presented. These papers deal with the acquisition and exchange of library materials, interlending, and serial publications. The following papers are included: (1) "Why…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans, International Organizations, Library Acquisition
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England). – 1992
Eleven papers delivered for the Division of Libraries Serving the General Public at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions 1992 annual meeting are presented. Most deal with library services to multicultural populations, including those of developing countries. The following papers are included: (1) "Library…
Descriptors: American Indians, Case Studies, Cultural Pluralism, Developing Nations
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Pathan, A. Majid; Karisidappa, C. R. – International Library Review, 1989
Discusses the need for a medical and health sciences library network system in India to provide access to biomedical materials. The steps involved in network planning, implementation, and evaluation are outlined, and a hierarchical network model for India is proposed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Cooperation
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Reith, D. – International Library Review, 1982
This overview of Indo-American cooperation in the field of librarianship suggests generalities governing the relationship and discusses future considerations. A brief history of involvement, private support, agency activity, and other cooperative efforts are reviewed. References are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Programs, Librarians, Library Associations
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England). – 1992
Twelve papers delivered at a joint meeting at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions annual meeting of the Children's Libraries, Public Libraries, and Libraries for the Blind sections of the Division of Libraries Serving the General Public are presented. Most of the papers deal with library services to children, but…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Developing Nations
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Pandian, M. Paul; Jambhekar, Ashok; Karisiddappa, C. R. – Electronic Library, 2002
Provides a framework for the design and development of an intranet model based on a consortia approach by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) digital library system that will facilitate information access and use by providing a single Web-enabled window to users to their own resources and to sources in other participating institutions.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Consortia, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries