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Chepesiuk, Ron – American Libraries, 2000
Describes the development and construction of the Bibliotheca Alexandria, a public research library in Alexandria (Egypt) serving African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern countries as well as having global cultural implications. Topics include friends of the library groups; the role of UNESCO; and criticism of the library. Includes side bar…
Descriptors: Criticism, Cultural Context, Government Role, Library Development
Kuzmin, Evgeny – American Libraries, 1993
Discusses past influences on Russia's libraries, examines current improvements in the Russian library situation, and considers prospects for the future. Highlights include the publishing industry; government economic problems; financial support from trade unions; outdated materials; dissatisfied users; and censorship under past regimes. (LRW)
Descriptors: Censorship, Economic Change, Economic Climate, Financial Support
