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Download full textNgulube, Patrick – 2001
The government is the largest collector and disseminator of records and documents in Sub Saharan Africa. Traditionally, the bulk of the information has been paper-based. The advent of information technology brought about digital formats. Plans for ensuring the survival of digital information are inadequate. In fact, instances have been reported…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Electronic Publishing, Foreign Countries, Government Role
Crowley, Bill – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Discusses problems with access to local government information faced by libraries and by the public. Local government information policies are discussed, information management practices are considered, library services to disseminate government information are suggested, and a checklist for a model local government information policy is included.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Check Lists, Government Publications, Information Management
Peer reviewedHarker, Karen R. – Library Computing, 1999
Great increases in the availability of full-text publications on the Internet has posed many problems for librarians who must secure licenses to provide the online versions of these journals to their clients. Discussion includes steps taken to minimize the impact of these problems and maximize availability of online resources, as well as the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer System Design, Databases, Document Delivery
Peer reviewedvan Putten, G. W.; Smedinga, R. – Electronic Library, 1992
Discussion of problems that organizations face regarding the selection, management, and accession of information services focuses on the extent to which document information systems (DIS) and text management systems (TMS) can improve the management and accessibility of information sources. Examples of TMS applications are described. (11…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Databases
Peer reviewedGold, David – Government Information Quarterly, 1993
Proposes that the Executive Branch of the U.S. government initiate an interagency committee to coordinate federal scientific and technical information (STI). A locator system providing a single point of access to an interactive data system through which users could access a comprehensive set of federal STI is recommended. (51 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Strategies, Federal Government, Government Role
Integrating Information Services in an Academic Setting: The Organizational and Technical Challenge.
Peer reviewedBranin, Joseph J.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes a project to integrate the support and delivery of information services to faculty and staff at the University of Minnesota from the planning phase to implementation of a new organizational entity. Topics addressed include technical and organizational integration, control and delivery of services, and networking and organizational fit.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Faculty, College Libraries, Cooperation
