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The Information Age and Information Development.
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Hughes, Graeme C.; And Others – Information Development, 1991
This theme issue includes eight articles that discuss the information age, the impact of information technology, and the role of libraries. Highlights include libraries in Brazil, Indonesia, and Nigeria; the Universal Availability of Publications (UAP) program; community literacy; database development in Malawi; and the Regional Energy Resources…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
Managing Information for Development in the 21st Century: Prospects for African Libraries, Challenges to the World.
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Nwalo, Kenneth Ivo Ngozi – 2000
This paper discusses the role information can play in the development of African countries in the 21st century. It stresses that development information can only be guaranteed when libraries in Africa computerize their systems, form networks for resource sharing, and take advantage of the benefits of information technology (IT), especially CD-ROM…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Libraries in Africa.
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Enyia, Christian O.; And Others – International Library Review, 1991
Includes five articles that discuss library and information work in Africa. Highlights include computerization in Nigerian libraries; education for library and information services in Ghana; an evaluation of African librarianship; the role of Nigerian publishers in national development; and the role of information services in national development…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Foreign Countries, Information Science
The National Library of Sri Lanka and the National Library System.
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Amarasiri, M. S. U. – Information Development, 1991
Describes the historical background of the National Library of Sri Lanka; explains the National Library Services Board; outlines the functions of the National Library; discusses library standards for school and public libraries; describes library development projects at local levels; and considers the public library's role in the government's…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
Planning Istanbul's Public Library System.
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Dokmeci, Vedia; Korca, Perver – International Information and Library Review, 1992
Discussion of the role of public libraries in socioeconomic development focuses on an evaluation of the existing library system in Istanbul (Turkey) and proposes a plan for its balanced development with respect to population distribution and technological advances. Highlights include building design, library automation, and financial…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Facility Guidelines, Foreign Countries
Libraries, Literacy and Development: Combined Libraries as an Option for Developing Countries: A Brief Communication.
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Knuth, Rebecca – International Information and Library Review, 1994
Argues that combining public and school libraries may overcome the scarcity that slows library development in third world countries. The relationship between libraries and development, factors contributing to successful combined libraries, and the ability of libraries to support literacy efforts are discussed. (Contains 29 references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education