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Source
| Information Development | 7 |
Author
| Nweke, Ken M. C. | 2 |
| Evans, John | 1 |
| Hughes, Graeme C. | 1 |
| Lungu, Charles B. M. | 1 |
| Miranda, Antonio | 1 |
| Rosenberg, Diana | 1 |
| Wijasuriya, D. E. K. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Collected Works - General | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedRosenberg, Diana – Information Development, 1994
Discusses the decline of African libraries and concludes that African libraries must find their own role within an African reality. Discussion covers failed internationally funded attempts to stem the decline, including establishment of national information policies and systems; donation of books and journals; staff training; development of rural…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Technology, International Programs, Library Development
Peer reviewedHughes, Graeme C.; And Others – Information Development, 1991
This theme issue includes eight articles that discuss the information age, the impact of information technology, and the role of libraries. Highlights include libraries in Brazil, Indonesia, and Nigeria; the Universal Availability of Publications (UAP) program; community literacy; database development in Malawi; and the Regional Energy Resources…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedNweke, Ken M. C. – Information Development, 1988
Describes the educational philosophy of Nigeria and explores the role of libraries in the realization of these educational objectives. The discussion covers materials and services that libraries should offer to help promote recreational reading and encourage individual development. (21 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMiranda, Antonio – Information Development, 1994
Analyzes information technology used in networks and cooperative systems to access primary documents and its impact on the information industry. The concordance between old and new technologies in traditional and virtual libraries is considered. Discussion includes the resulting paradoxes, such as more people accessing relatively smaller…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedLungu, Charles B. M. – Information Development, 1990
Describes a library user education program for first-year students at Zambia's Copperbelt University that is designed to increase student awareness of available resources; improve their skills in independent learning; and enhance the presentation of their coursework. Planning user education programs in conjunction with faculty and other…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Libraries, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedWijasuriya, D. E. K.; Evans, John – Information Development, 1992
Presents the findings and recommendations of a consultant supported by UNESCO who prepared a public library development plan for Papua New Guinea. Highlights include extending existing urban library services to rural areas; literacy programs; libraries' roles in national development; financial support; policy and legislation; and education and…
Descriptors: Consultants, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedNweke, Ken M. C. – Information Development, 1992
Discusses the need for a National Information Documentation Centre (NIDOC) in Nigeria. Topics addressed include functions of NIDOC, the location of NIDOC, including the role of the National Library; results of user studies; information storage and retrieval; library staff requirements and training; and access to national information sources. (17…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
