Reviews recent attempts to survey and coordinate United Kingdom library and information resources to obtain more overseas contracts for the supply of library and information skills and services. A pilot group targeting European opportunities is described, and future directions are discussed. (Contains five references.) (LRW)

Discusses the decline of African libraries and concludes that African libraries must find their own role within an African reality. Discussion covers failed internationally funded attempts to stem the decline, including establishment of national information policies and systems; donation of books and journals; staff training; development of rural…

Describes the activities of KIDLINK, an international electronic conferencing system that was developed to establish communication between children 10 to 15 years old around the world using the Internet and other computer networks. A list of local KIDLINK contacts in 29 countries is included. (LRW)

Reminiscences of the author's years as Director of the National Archives of Zimbabwe, 1981-90, include the situation of the archives at independence; publications; exhibitions and public relations activities; the Oral History Programme; establishment of a new records center and decentralization of records management; introduction of new…

Includes 17 articles on aspects of collecting, managing, and disseminating data about the world's water supply and use. Topics addressed include United Nations agencies involved with water resources; management information systems; providing information needed by water resources professionals; and the role of regional organizations in providing…

The difficulties encountered in developing nations in obtaining access to primary documents in the area of agriculture are outlined, and a proposed cooperative solution through an exchange coupon scheme is described. (Author/CLB)