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Peer reviewedNg'ang'a, J. M. – International Library Review, 1982
Examines the present position of libraries (academic, public, special, and school) and librarianship in Kenya, highlighting problems concerned with manpower, accommodations and equipment, books, finances, and cooperation. Proposals for action involving manpower, books, school library service, user education, standardization, and bibliographic…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Higher Education, Information Systems, Librarians
Peer reviewedBavakutty, M. – International Library Review, 1982
This description of the current conditions of college libraries in India highlights the administrative structure, finances, library collections, technical processing, library services, personnel, and physical facilities. A bibliography is provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Library Administration
Peer reviewedTameem, Jamal A. – International Library Review, 1988
Describes the role of and services offered by the Institute of Diplomatic Studies Library in Saudi Arabia. Topics covered include the objectives of the institute and the library facilities, collections, acquisitions programs, cataloging procedures, administrative policies, and future plans. (seven references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Government Libraries
Peer reviewedDewe, Michael – International Library Review, 1991
A British consultant describes the planning involved in the development of a new public library in Greece. The organization of public libraries in Greece is explained; the community to be served is described; and planning issues are addressed, including the library role, the organization of library materials, and automation. (three references)…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Consultants, Foreign Countries, Library Automation
Peer reviewedHaider, Syed Jalaluddin – International Library Review, 1986
This profile of university libraries in Pakistan covers history of higher education and role of the library; organization of library service (strong central library, decentralized library service, central library with department libraries); resources and collection building; technical processing; readers' services; administration and staffing;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Higher Education
Peer reviewedAshoor, M. Saleh – International Library Review, 1983
Outline of the development of a university library serving approximately 5,232 faculty, staff, and students covers goals and projections, library facilities and space utilization, personnel requirements, administration changes, collection development, materials budgets, library services, adoption of online systems, and library organization…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Library Administration
Peer reviewedIto, Megumi – International Library Review, 1987
Compares academic libraries in Japan and Australia in three areas: general background (number of libraries, financial support, size of collections, and student/staff ratios); the role of libraries (services offered, library instruction, accessibility, library cooperation, and expenditures); and library staffs (qualifications of directors, staff…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Developed Nations
