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Abreu Nunes, Luis Filipe de – Information Development, 1985
Discusses Portuguese information sector (computers, libraries, specialized information services), which is described as very underdeveloped in comparison with other European countries. Highlights include computer applications in information services including national industrial database, INFOLNETI; access to international databases; official…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Developing Nations, Development
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Cook, Michael – Information Development, 1986
Discusses the basis for idea of harmonizing initial education of entrants to information professions. Progress toward coordination of curriculum, which is rare in developed countries although being adopted in schools in developing nations, is sketched from UNESCO discussions of 1974 through current activities of non-governmental organizations.…
Descriptors: Administration, Archives, College Curriculum, Coordination
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Devadason, F. J.; Devadason, Renuka – Information Development, 1994
Describes TEPACIS, a computer-aided instruction package to train users of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)-developed CDS/ISIS software, which is used to support the development of computerized textual databases. Discussion covers the structure of TEPACIS; development plans; hardware requirements; and…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
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Dube, Sam R. – Information Development, 1986
Legislation to establish integrated national library service in Zimbabwe was enacted in 1985, but its development has been hampered by lack of funds. A school of library and information science has been established at Harare Polytechnic. Staff training and financial support are main problems facing service in future. (6 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Financial Support, Higher Education, Information Science
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Campbell, Harry – Information Development, 1985
Discusses strains on China's existing library resources and personnel as affected by modernization, growth of foreign literature collections, Chinese publishing expansion, and increase in educated population. Training facilities available in Beijing and Shanghai, activities of national information college at Wuhan University, and opportunities for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Information Science, Information Scientists
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Butler, Alan; Calvert, Philip – Information Development, 1986
Two articles discuss library administration and staff training at the University of New Guinea, and question the value of quantitative standards for the high school libraries of Papua New Guinea. The major problem in the high schools is identified as lack of experienced personnel to implement standards. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, High Schools, Higher Education
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Mohammedally, Rafia – Information Development, 1985
Describes facilities for paraprofessional training and professional education in library and information work in Pakistan. Highlights include University Grants Commission Curriculum for Library and Information Science, lack of teaching staff and professional literature, post-experience courses offered through Anglo-Pakistani cooperation program,…
Descriptors: Courses, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations
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Ilyas, Muhammed – Information Development, 1998
Discusses 50 years' worth of development of librarianship in Pakistan and analyzes the policies and plans made. Reviews the role of library schools and their curriculum in the development of the profession and examines the impact of the information revolution, as well as new dimensions in librarianship. Provides a timeline of plans and…
Descriptors: Change, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Information Policy
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Kamaldeen, S. M. – Information Development, 1991
Discusses the current status and proposals for the future development of library education in Sri Lanka. The roles of the Sri Lanka Library Association, Kelaniya University, and the Sri Lanka National Library Services Board are described; and the need for a statement of national policy and objectives for library education is stressed. (eight…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Development, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
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Alemna, A. Anaba – Information Development, 1990
Outlines current and past library and information education and training in West Africa, focusing on the impacts of technological advancement; suggests information technologies that training programs should be able to access; and discusses formulating new curricula, staffing requirements, and further implications for the countries in this region…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
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Alemna, A. A. – Information Development, 1992
Description of scientific research and scientific and technical information in Ghana highlights the role of the Ghana National Scientific and Technical Information Network (GHASTINET). Obstacles to the provision of adequate resources are discussed, including lack of funding and lack of trained library staff; and recommendations for improvements…
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
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Pankhurst, Rita – Information Development, 1988
Reviews library development in Ethiopia since the revolution. Topics covered include the development of the National Library and academic, school, public, and special libraries; provision of library materials; technical operations; library services; library publications; library staffing and education; and library buildings. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Developing Nations, Educational Development, Foreign Countries
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Nweke, 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
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Parker, J. Stephen, Ed. – Information Development, 1991
Six articles discuss the need for increased access to information for agricultural and scientific research in the countries of Zambia, Kenya, Ghana, Turkey, India, and Nigeria. Discussions focus on each country's current scientific and agricultural development and the demand for scientific materials and greater information dissemination. (MAB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agriculture, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
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Moll, Peter – Information Development, 1987
Discusses the potential receptivity to information technology found in the Caribbean and describes the establishment of regional information networks for the exchange of scientific and technical information. The role of the librarian is explored, and an outline for an assessment of the continuing education needs in information technology is…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Information Science