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Carpenter, Ray L. – International Library Review, 1988
Compares differences in the use of technology, attitudes toward it, and educational experiences of librarians between libraries in Europe and the United States, and between countries within Europe. The issues discussed include decentralization, bureaucratic versus professional staff, the use of technology for scientific versus humanities…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Decentralization, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries

Ng'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

Alqudsi-Ghabra, T. – International Library Review, 1988
Reviews the special problems of libraries and librarianship in developing countries, and the problems specific to the Arab speaking countries. Deficiencies in information policy formation, library planning and education, and government support of libraries are discussed; attempts to rectify the situation are described; and needed research is…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Government Role, International Organizations

Ochai, A. – International Library Review, 1987
Describes a trend in Nigeria to evaluate library education curriculum in terms of relevance to national development, and identifies national needs in the areas of informed policy makers, educational development, and the library's public. Financial support for libraries and the need to meet international standards are also discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Developing Nations, Educational Policy, Financial Support

Mohamed, Oli – International Library Review, 1982
Outlines the characteristics of a postindustrial society, describes the role of information professionals within such a society, and presents a model curriculum for information managers. Education for library/information management in Malaysia is discussed and an outline of the library science curriculum at the MARA Institute of Technology is…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Futures (of Society), Higher Education

Tameem, Jamal A. – International Library Review, 1988
Considers the status of higher education and academic libraries in Saudi Arabia. Topics covered include the role of academic libraries, use patterns, library education, the availability of professional librarians and administrators, library automation, academic cooperation with the United States, and the impact of social influences on library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Educational Development, Foreign Countries

Olaisen, Johan L. – International Library Review, 1987
Compares the philosophy of librarianship in the Soviet Union, where libraries are subordinate to the goals of the Communist party, and Scandinavia, where libraries maintain political neutrality. A brief history of library education in both countries is given and the current state of library education and research is described. (CLB)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Comparative Analysis, Developed Nations, Doctoral Programs

Tilley, C. M. – International Library Review, 1984
Report on the role of public library services in adult literacy education highlights the nature of service clientele, literacy program development in the United States and Australia, literacy research projects, patterns of service, library collection development, and librarian training. Footnotes are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Adults

Ito, 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

Harvey, John F. – International Library Review, 1988
The first of two articles describes changes in information services in Iran since the Islamic revolution. Topics covered include the publishing industry, library collections and technical services, reference services, library personnel, information service administration, library education, and professional associations. The second is a call for…
Descriptors: Change, Developing Nations, Employment Qualifications, Foreign Countries