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Jackson, Miles M. – International Library Review, 1981
Since 1945 many library developments have taken place in the Pacific Islands. The greatest strides have been made in Fiji and Papua New Guinea, which have benefited from the investment placed in educating and training librarians. The lack of trained personnel, however, still remains as an obstacle to library development. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Developing Nations, Library Associations, Library Education
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Chandler, George – International Library Review, 1972
The seminar for developing nations described here had as its theme: Recent Developments in Advanced Librarianship. (SJ)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Exhibits, Library Associations, Library Cooperation
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Spiller, David – International Library Review, 1979
Discusses the role of international organizations and library associations in improving the libraries of developing nations, and describes the successes and failures of various programs aimed at universal bibliographical control, universal availability of publications, and promulgation of universal library standards. (FM)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, International Organizations, Library Associations, Library Services
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Khan, M. H. – International Library Review, 1984
Overview of library movement in Bangladesh highlights British (1851-1947) and Pakistan periods (1947-1971), separation of Bangladesh from Pakistan, libraries in development plans (1951-1970), three important public libraries, development of national library, book resources, a library network plan, legislation, finance, leadership, library…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, History, Librarians, Library Associations
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Aina, L. O. – International Library Review, 1979
The creation of the West African Library Association, library schools, the national library, the Ibadan University Library, and increase in employment opportunities due to the establishment of more libraries, are discussed as favorable factors in the development of librarianship. (MBR)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, History, Librarians
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Oxley, S. – International Library Review, 1982
This 97-item annotated bibliography presents citations for surveys, associations, library education, catalogs, journals, directories, publishing, library schools, and national libraries. Countries represented are Brunei, Burma, Indonesia, Kampuchea, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. (EJS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Developing Nations, Directories, Library Associations
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Aguolu, C. C. – International Library Review, 1982
Discusses the current level of library development and librarianship in francophone West Africa, taking Senegal as a case in point. The topics addressed include the impact of colonialism on library development, the structure of library services, the role of UNESCO seminars in library development, and the education of library personnel. (JL)
Descriptors: Colonialism, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Librarians
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Marco, Guy A. – International Library Review, 1981
Describes recent developments in the internationalization of librarianship, beginning in 1971 with the emergence of the concept of UNISIST, the world scientific information system program of UNESCO. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Global Approach, Higher Education, International Organizations
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Phiri, Zilole M. K. – International Library Review, 1986
Examines performance of library profession in Zambia in the context of the criteria of professionalism. Highlights include contribution of librarians to the growth of library profession in Zambia; belonging to a professional association (Zambian Library Association); library education; service-orientation to society; publications of the…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Librarians
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Manzoor, Suhail – International Library Review, 1985
Presents overview of developments that have taken place in academic libraries in Iraq and their potential for fulfilling academic community needs. Highlights include educational system, library education, library systems, staff and their status, library services and orientation, library council, library cooperation, professional associations, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Library Associations
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Alemna, A. A. – International Library Review, 1991
Examines the social origins and professional status of librarians in Ghana. Topics discussed include personal characteristics, i.e., age, sex, and marital status; types of libraries; parental influences on career choice; satisfaction with current status; the role of the Ghana Library Association; and the training of nonprofessional staff. (19…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Individual Characteristics