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Chepesiuk, Ron – American Libraries, 1992
Discussion of the possible changes in Hong Kong in 1997 when rule passes to the People's Republic of China focuses on the uncertain future of libraries and librarians. Topics discussed include the political climate; the departure of qualified Chinese librarians; and the growth of libraries and computerized systems. (LRW)
Descriptors: Change, Democracy, Democratic Values, Foreign Countries
Bridges, Karl – American Libraries, 2001
Discusses core beliefs held by traditional academic libraries, and how these beliefs represented something of value for the user and provided a common intellectual framework. Identifies disturbing trends in modern librarianship, and suggests libraries need to balance technological knowledge with a respect for traditional library practice, focusing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Libraries, Library Development
Block, Marylaine – American Libraries, 2001
If libraries what influential people in their service areas to regard them as full partners in community building, libraries need to know their information needs before they do, and get the resources into their hands that will facilitate their decision-making before they realize they need it. Suggestions are provided for effective marketing of…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Resources, Community Support, Libraries
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 Highlights include the publishing industry; government economic problems; financial support from trade unions; outdated materials; dissatisfied users; and censorship under past regimes.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