This book is for community leaders, librarians, library committees, volunteers, aid workers and others who are interested in the practical aspect of starting and maintaining a successful library. Throughout the developing world, countless dedicated people respond to the pressing need for information in their communities by helping to start a…

This article seeks to report the state of librarianship in Indonesia as it has changed during the lapse of eight years from the time the author left in 1962 and returned in 1970. (Author/SJ)

This annotated bibliography lists the literature covering libraries and library science in developing nations in general, and Saudi Arabia in particular, that appeared in English between 1950 and 1986. The citations are arranged chronologically and include 5 books, 44 articles, 7 reports, and 15 dissertations by students in American universities.…

Through American Library Association (ALA) projects in Latin America, American librarianship progressed from conceptualization to implementation as the model in modernizing Latin American library practices and societies. Development of library practices was fundamental to pursuit of a "modern" society. In fighting fascist propaganda, the…

Special libraries are defined in this paper as those libraries serving such institutions as government offices, private corporations, associations, and university departments. Information centers are similar to special libraries but provide personalized, high quality reference service, usually in science and technology, and often using mechanical…

Although numerous outstanding research collections as well as able professional librarians exist in South and West Asia, many people find Asian libraries difficult to use. Often researchers need specialized data which is hard for them to locate in the limited time available. This paper's purpose is to provide practical suggestions for scholars…

Several recommendations for cooperation and preparation of an over-all plan for the development of national scientific and technical information systems in the Ibero-American region were made. (AB)

Presents overview of the growth of librarianship in Brazil, noting types of libraries, library services, the cultural center concept, automation, interlibrary loan, library networks, and special programs for the library profession. (EJS)

Reviews the history and development of "The Message of the Library," the journal of the Jordan Library Association. Discusses reasons for the journal's success in terms of economics, finance, intellect, and content. Concludes that library journals in developing countries can survive if there is effective management and support from the…

Reviews the library literature of Pakistan, including library periodicals, conference proceedings, bibliographical aids, reference works, masters theses, and plans and surveys. An analysis of each area of literature is provided, including general trends, effectiveness, and weaknesses. (228 references) (CLB)

Provides an overview of third world library literature from 1980-85. The current state of professional publishing is examined for Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The role of library schools, professional organizations, national libraries, government information agencies, and commercial firms in the production of library…

Discusses the implications of factors inhibiting the advancement of research in library and information science in Nigeria, such as poor dissemination of research findings, noncollaborative research with those in other fields, academic and professional ineptitude, inadequate funding, societal indifference to research, and inefficient use of…

Describes the development of the library profession in Ethiopia in the context of similar development in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Africa. Undergraduate courses, training for school librarians, the establishment of the Department of Library Science, the first master's level program and the Ethiopian Library Association are…

Responds to a paper by Okechukwu Okoro on library recruitment policies in Nigeria. Background on the origin of the undergraduate degree in library science in Nigeria is provided; problems with degree programs that led to charges of discrimination are addressed; and new definitions of a professional librarian are explained. (three references) (MES)

Discusses the highlights of the 58th International Federation of Library Associations and Institutes (IFLA) conference, which was held in New Delhi, India, August 30-September 5, 1992. Outlines IFLA's structure, programs, and goals; introduces new officers; and discusses IFLA's role in strengthening and supporting libraries, particularly in…