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Peer reviewedPaul, Sandra K. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Discusses the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the American National Standards Committees Z39 and X3, the American Library Association's Standards Committee, the Information Systems Standards Board, the International Standardization Organization (ISO), and other organizations involved in creating and reviewing library standards. The…
Descriptors: Global Approach, International Organizations, Library Associations, Library Standards
Peer reviewedCameron, Margaret A.; Levett, John – Australian Library Journal, 1987
Some of the themes and issues raised at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Library Association of Australia are summarized in two articles. Highlights include historical development of the association, achievements in professional standards and recognition, and the need for policies to guide future development. (CLB)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Associations
McCabe, Gerard B. – 1976
The role of the State Library Association in developing continuing education opportunities for librarians is discussed. Library standards usually specify a trained and competent staff; to maintain appropriate levels requires a well organized continuing education program. The return of librarians to higher education is not advocated, but a concern…
Descriptors: Inservice Education, Institutes (Training Programs), Librarians, Library Associations
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on the application of statistics to library research and library administration which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Price Indexes for Library Materials: Steps toward International Standardization" by Frederick C. Lynden (United States); (2)…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Cost Indexes, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
Download full textGill, Philip – 2000
This paper highlights some of the issues that arose during the drafting of a revised version of the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Guidelines for Public Libraries. The sections of the new document are outlined as follows: (1) The Role and Purpose of the Public Library; (2) The Legal and Financial…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Information Technology, International Organizations, Library Administration
Peer reviewedFlowers, Edward; And Others – Australian Library Journal, 1987
The achievements of the Library Association of Australia in the areas of professional development, library education, and standards of library service are reviewed in six articles. The role of the Board of Examiners and achievements in special librarianship and library technical staff development are also discussed. (11 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Associations
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on network activity among university and other general research libraries and information centers presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "The Principles of the Relationship Between National and University Library Collections as a Basis for a Network" by K. W. Humphreys (United…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Information Centers, Information Networks
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1985
Papers on resource sharing, university library standards, and authority control that were presented at the 1985 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Preservation and Resource-Sharing: Conflicting or Complementary?" (J. F. Govan, United States); (2) "Change in the Catalogue in the Context…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
