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Gurnsey, John; Drabenstott, Jon, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Gurnsey's article characterizes the United Kingdom's code for consultants as a guide to good practice but lacking enforcement measures; the text of the code is appended. Drabenstott has edited a forum of consultants' views on ethics in the library automation process. (EM)
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, Consultants, Ethics

Dewe, 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

Wust, Ruth; Osswald, Achim – Information Services and Use, 1994
Discussion of the role and use of consultants in libraries focuses on a case study of the National Library of Switzerland. Topics addressed include selection criteria for hiring a consultant; the importance of trust; and the consultant's power to influence decision making, from the client's and the consultant's perspectives. (Contains four…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Consultants, Decision Making

Merilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1991
Discusses the results of the fifth annual survey of integrated library systems in Canadian public, academic, and special libraries. Highlights include systems based on personal computers; bilingual systems; the use of consultants; differences between Canadian and U.S. markets; Canadian international sales; and vendor information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Consultants, Foreign Countries
Lee, Hwa-Wei – 1991
This report presents recommendations for the upgrading of higher education information resources in Papua New Guinea (PNG) according to acceptable norms, effective sharing of resources through phased introduction of automation and networking, and the creation of a database of information resources. The report was based on a survey of 41 PNG…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consultants, Databases, Developing Nations
Weatherby, Norman L.; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Offers guidelines for consultants from developed countries who are establishing automated libraries in developing countries. Topics discussed include needs assessment; collection characteristics; computer needs of the institution; user characteristics; funding; physical environment; personnel; local resources and services; and choosing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Community Resources, Computer Software, Consultants