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Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Cavan – International Library Review, 1978
The effects of the lack of development on medical libraries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are described, based on personal experiences and reports in the professional literature. It is suggested that underdeveloped countries develop libraries like the BIREME in Brazil to serve as regional network centers for medical information systems. (VT)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Librarians, Library Acquisition, Library Collections
