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Library Legislation in India
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Srivastava, Shyan Nath – International Library Review, 1972
The author presents a history of library legislation in India and recommends the establishment of library networks by law to ensure an integrated service which will effectively serve all library patrons. (17 references) (SJ)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Legislation, Libraries, Library Networks
Library Legislation as a Research Subject.
Kolodziejska, Jadwiga – 1979
Polish library legislation enacted since World War II is directed to the establishment of a library network, centralized in concepts and goals, but decentralized in administration and operation. Dating from 1774 when the Commission for National Education first issued regulations for schools and libraries, there has been continuous legislative…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Legislation, Libraries, Library Administration
The Finnish Library System.
Ranta, Kaarina – Adult Education in Finland, 1978
The paper describes the public library system in Finland, which is regulated by legislation. Included are the preparation of legislative reforms, funding, the development of library services, and the increase in library services and use during the past decade. (MF)
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Legislation, Library Networks
Lithuanian Library History.
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Gudauskas, Renaldas – International Information and Library Review, 1994
Reviews the history of libraries in Lithuania from 1940 to 1992. Highlights include early book collections, and attitudes toward books and reading; changes after the Soviet invasion, including censorship, lack of timeliness, and information barriers; library networks; library education; research trends; library legislation; library literature; and…
Descriptors: Censorship, Foreign Countries, Legislation, Libraries
A Constitution for Danish Libraries.
Nielsen, O. Perch – 1979
This overview of the history of legislation governing the Danish library system from 1920 to the present: describes the various kinds of libraries in Denmark, explores the current controversies surrounding the roles of several supervisory library bodies, and details recent recommendations of the Danish Library Commission. (FM)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Foreign Countries, History, Legislation
Library Legislation in the Socialist Countries.
Serov, V. V. – 1979
Following the principle of planned development for all phases of economic and cultural institutions, library planning and the resultant library legislation in socialist countries emanates from the supreme legislative authority of the state. Historically, existing legislation derives from the date of establishment of socialist governments. Library…
Descriptors: Centralization, Communism, Community Planning, Foreign Countries
Hot 'n' Bothered in New Orleans: ALA Provides Little Relief.
Library Journal, 1993
Provides an overview of the American Library Association (ALA) 1992 annual conference. Highlights include the keynote speech by former President Jimmy Carter; technological issues, including the Z39.50 standard, networking, and legal and ethical concerns; career growth possibilities; ALA council issues, including Israeli censorship and library…
Descriptors: Censorship, Conferences, Employment Opportunities, Foreign Countries
Trends and Innovations in North American Libraries with an Emphasis on Developments in Canada, Especially Ontario. A Course Outline and Bibliographies.
Palmer, Joseph W. – 1986
This outline for a graduate library school course at the State University of New York at Buffalo emphasizes trends and developments in North American librarianship with primary emphasis on Canada (especially Ontario). The participation of Canadian authorities as guest lecturers and field trips to Canadian libraries are important elements in the…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Cross Cultural Studies, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries