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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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Evans, John; Etekiera, Kunei – International Library Review, 1990
Describes attempts to develop library services in the island republic of Kiribati (the Gilbert, Phoenix, and Line islands). The development of rural library service in conjunction with school libraries is discussed, a postal library service is described, the establishment of village libraries is discussed, and constraints that have inhibited…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Collections, Library Development
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Agrawal, S. P.; And Others – International Library Review, 1985
Reviews functions, growth, and performance of Indian national and public libraries and proposes a plan of action covering: administrative infrastructure, library legislation, library resources, resource utilization, depository libraries, resource sharing, public library clientele, role of private organizations, staffing pattern, financial…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Financial Support, Library Networks, Library Personnel
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Zanjani, Bavand – International Library Review, 1989
Briefly discusses the development of two types of public libraries in Iran, i.e., those libraries under the administration of the Ministry of Islamic Culture and Guidance, and those administered by the Ministry of Education. The organization, staff, buildings and equipment, collections, and services of both types of libraries are described. (CLB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Islamic Culture
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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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Bavakutty, M. – International Library Review, 1984
Reports on survey utilizing questionnaires, interviews, examination of relevant records, and personal observation to assess state of the art of college libraries in Kerala (smallest Indian state). Administrative set-up, organizational efficiency, finances, book selection and acquisition, technical processing, library collections, library services,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Library Administration
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Bavakutty, 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
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Haider, 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
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Karim, Bakri Musa A. – International Library Review, 1991
Describes developments in library services that took place in Oman from 1970-90 and discusses the current status of library development. Topics discussed include the rapid social and economic development in Oman, the lack of human and physical resources, the lack of a national library, and deficiencies in school libraries. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Library Development
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Otike, J. N. – International Library Review, 1987
Compares the role of a school library in an ideal situation and the situation in Kenya. The lack of school policies, lack of recognition, insufficient funding, and lack of qualified personnel are cited as factors responsible for the poor performance of school libraries in Kenya. (CLB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Learning Resources Centers
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Ul-Hassan, Mahmud – International Library Review, 1984
This profile of an open university library system in Pakistan covers its primary objective; functional organization; library collection and collection development; staffing, budgets and expenditures; library services (users, technical, reference); departmental libraries (on-campus branch, regional); and the library building. A list of 16 library…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Developing Nations, Distance Education, Higher Education
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Ashoor, 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
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Decor, Sunday K. – International Library Review, 1989
Describes a survey of student patrons of a Nigerian academic library that sought to assess user needs and examine student attitudes toward the library. Findings discussed include prior library experience, effectiveness of library orientation programs, actual use of the library, student relationships with library staff, and student reactions to…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Taher, Mohamed; And Others – International Library Review, 1986
Highlights the existence of special libraries in India attached to Dargahs, which were originally Muslim shrines, and presents an analysis of their information storage and retrieval patterns based on data from a survey of five of these libraries. Basic inadequacies in professional staffing, collection development, and financial support are noted.…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Financial Support, Islamic Culture, Library Catalogs
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Foster, Barbara – International Library Review, 1987
Describes the facilities, collections, services, and personnel of three libraries in Santo Domingo: the National Library, created to collect bibliographical materials worldwide; Lincoln Library, sponsored by the United Nations Information Service; and Enrique Apolinar Henirquez Library, a private facility. The effect of the political climate on…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Developing Nations, Financial Problems, Foreign Countries
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