Discussion of public library services in Africa focuses on the need to change their emphasis from urban library services to rural community library and information services. Implications for African library schools are considered, and courses for rural library and information center management are suggested. (six references) (LRW)

Presents the development of a course for senior citizens in South Australia who requested computer literacy and Internet instruction from their public libraries. Describes the course, library facilities, equipment, and post-course survey. Presents an analysis of the survey and student recommendations for course improvements. Includes a simplified…