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Tang, Karen – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 2012
A benchmarking review of the quality assurance practices of the libraries of the Australian Technology Network conducted in 2006 revealed exemplars of best practice, but also sector-wide gaps. A follow-up review in 2010 indicated the best practices that remain relevant. While some gaps persist, there has been improvement across the libraries and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academic Libraries, Quality Assurance, Best Practices
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Xingyun, Luo – International Library Review, 1985
Outlines development of business and library management in western countries, management approaches in China in general, and Chinese library and information services in particular. Suggestions for improvement of Chinese library services address geographic distribution, regional cooperation, national referral services, open access, publicity,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, History, Library Administration, Library Planning
Robbins, Wendy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Narration of author's visit to the libraries of Florence, Italy, focuses on city, provincial, and national libraries, including the Laurentian Library, Biblioteca Communale Centrale (city), Biblioteca Marucelliana (regional), and Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale (national). Conversations with the directors of each library are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Archives, Depository Libraries, Foreign Countries, Librarians
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Rodger, Elizabeth M. – Journal of Documentation, 1988
Highlights some of the developments in the following areas that have taken place during the period 1977-87 in British university libraries: (1) library resources; (2) automation; (3) collection building; (4) technical services; (5) reader services; (6) management and staffing; and (7) cooperation. (71 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Administration
Goldhor, Herbert, Comp. – 1981
This fact book, compiled to fill the need of practicing librarians and researchers for recent data on public libraries, contains statistics concerning or relevant to the U.S. public library system. Data on all aspects of American public libraries are summarized from such sources as annual reports, journal articles, surveys, books, doctoral theses,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities
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Adams, Margaret O'Neill – Library Trends, 1982
Introduces four models of data library development for meeting information needs for machine-readable data files--University of Florida facility, University of British Columbia Data Library, Data and Program Library Service at University of Wisconsin, and online numeric Kentucky Economic Information System at University of Kentucky. Four…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Benton, Lynne – Australian Library Journal, 1998
Surveys literature relevant to study of University/TAFE (Technology and Further Education) joint-use libraries, revealing: recommendations for single line management; full integration of services and resources and need for broad guidelines for operation; indications of client and economic benefits; and concerns about service compromises. The…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Information Services
Jenda, Claudine Arnold – Library Administration & Management, 1994
Examines factors that have necessitated a review of traditional library organization structure and describes a study that examined the new subject-centered organizational structure of the University of Botswana Library. Positive and negative aspects of the new organization are discussed, and a study of subject librarians' time management is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Denis, Laurent-G.; Auster, Ethel – 1988
This exploratory study focuses on the management of decline as characterized by shrinking resources and substantial reductions in operating budgets (retrenchment) in academic research libraries in Canada. The first of four major sections of the report addresses the management of retrenchment in Canadian research libraries, including the design of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Collection, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Frey, Christine – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Descriptions of microcomputer software packages currently available in Australia emphasize those used by special and school libraries. Software for library management functions, text retrieval, and database management systems are included, and geographical distribution is examined. The need for professional development courses in software…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries
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Stuart, Mary – Library Quarterly, 1989
Describes the impact of social and political reforms in Russia during the 1860s on the role of the Imperial Public Library. The discussion covers the changes in library organization and operations that reflected a willingness to adapt to changing social conditions, and the resulting perception of the library as a vital tool for progress. (80…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Democratic Values, Foreign Countries, Journalism
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Zeng, Lei; Zhang, Wei-Ping – International Library Review, 1991
Two articles discuss Chinese libraries and materials: one reviews the role of bibliographic utilities in the bibliographic control of Chinese language materials in U.S. libraries, and one examines characteristics of administration in academic libraries in China from both historical perspective and current practice. (64 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Chinese
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Haider, Syed Jalaluddin – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2004
The paper examines the constraints that hamper growth of university libraries in Pakistan. The study is based on personal observations and experience of the author, a review of relevant literature on the subject, and discussion with several senior library administrators. Issues identified are as follows: inadequacy of library collections, absence…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cooperative Programs, Academic Libraries, Library Networks
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Brittain, Michael – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Discusses the inclusion of expert systems in library and information science (LIS) education in such areas as library management, classification and indexing, and information retrieval. Emphasis is placed on involvement in developing areas such as programing and knowledge acquisition to create information professionals able to use the new…
Descriptors: Classification, Developed Nations, Expert Systems, Foreign Countries
Sanders, Roy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1989
Summarizes the topics covered at a seminar for rural librarians in Australia that focused on practical solutions to the problems inherent in being physically and professionally isolated. Areas discussed included education and training, communication and networking, and library management and services. (10 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Cooperation
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