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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
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
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