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Mihajlov, O. A.; And Others – UNESCO Journal of Information Science, Librarianship and Archives Administration, 1982
Outlines the growth of the USSR's present centralized state storage system for film, photographic, and sound documents, describing its structure and the sources from which audiovisual archives are obtained. The preservation of audiovisual material is examined, and 11 references are provided. (Author/EJS)
Descriptors: Archives, Audiotape Recordings, Audiovisual Aids, Films
Peer reviewedPacey, Antony – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Outlines the problems of the National Museums of Canada libraries that led to the decision to implement a preservation program and describes the program and its impact. Areas discussed include policy formation, disaster contingency planning, storage monitoring, collection cleaning, binding and restoration, rare book identification and…
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Foreign Countries, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Bidd, Donald; And Others – 1984
This report describes the development and operations of FORMAT, a Canadian database system designed to achieve comprehensive national bibliographic control of Canadian-produced audiovisual materials. FORMAT's developmental criteria are outlined, including its emphasis on Canadian-produced audiovisual documents, French/English bilingualism,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Automation, Cataloging, Databases
Peer reviewedShoyinka, Patricia H. – International Library Review, 1979
The Nigerian national bibliography, its development, coverage, scope, format, frequency and currency of publication, cataloging, and standards are discussed as are access to national collections through union lists and library automation in relation to bibliographic control. (MBR)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Depository Libraries, Developing Nations, Development
Turko, Karen – 1996
This document presents an overview of the Canadian national preservation program. It is divided into three sections: (1) Federal Initiatives, which explores activities at the National Library of Canada, the National Archives of Canada, the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (CIHM), and the Canadian Conservation Institute; (2)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Advisory Committees, Archives, Cultural Background
Moeller, T.; Mushonga, B. L. B. – 1981
The aim of this seminar was twofold: to make senior civil servants of Zimbabwe aware of the importance of information and documentation for planning and decision-making, and to introduce the concept of a national information and documentation center (NIDC) as designed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Pan-African Documentation…
Descriptors: Conference Proceedings, Decision Making, Developing Nations, Documentation
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
