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Download full textWilliams, R. P., Ed.; And Others – 1970
The eight papers included in this anthology were originally presented during the 1968 quarterly meeting of the Public Libraries Section, Victorian Division of the Library Association of Australia. The papers are: (1) Some Current Problems in Public Library Development in Victoria, (2) The Role of Government and Public Libraries, (3) Regional…
Descriptors: Development, Foreign Countries, Library Planning, Library Role
PDF pending restorationTanzania Library Association, Dar es Salaam. – 1970
The theme of this week-end conference was chosen in order to impress the Government and other authorities concerned on the necessity of libraries and librarians as an integral part of national planning. The five speeches presented are: (1) "The Principles of Educational Planning;" (2) "On Books, Libraries and Development;" (3)…
Descriptors: Conferences, Educational Planning, Foreign Countries, Librarians
Peer reviewedIgumnova, N. P. – International Library Review, 1986
Discusses objectives set forth in "Status of Librarianship in the USSR" adopted by Decree of Presidium of Supreme Soviet of USSR of March 13, 1984, to consolidate Leninist principles of library work as unified system. Organization of country's libraries, effective formation of library collections, library services, and bibliographic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Collections, Library Planning
Peer reviewedSylvestre, Guy – Canadian Library Journal, 1980
Discusses the author's report, "The Future of the National Library of Canada," in terms of its scope, intent, and limitations. (CHC)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Library Administration, Library Cooperation
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Papers on serial publications presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Scenario for Microcomputer-Based Serials Cataloging from ISDS (International Serials Data System) Records--New Horizons for Serial Librarianship in the Developing Countries by the Availability of Adequate…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Electronic Publishing, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
Kaima, Sam – 2001
Rural communities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) have been having problems accessing much needed information, while traditional bodies of knowledge are slowly disappearing as the old generation passes on. This paper argues that the school library is a possible agent to spread information. In addition to providing information to school children and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKilpatrick, James – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 1998
Examines Axel Lodewycks' role at the University of Melbourne (Australia) during the period 1959 to 1973. Lodewycks made a significant contribution to the construction of the Baillieu Library building in this period, but was never able to raise his own standing within the university beyond that established by his predecessors. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Librarians
National Library of Australia, Canberra. – 1979
The proceedings of this 1979 conference on library cooperation begin with proposals for the promotion of resource sharing among the national libraries of Asia and Oceania, the text of a policy statement on the role of national and international systems as approved at a 1976 meeting of directors of national libraries held in Lausanne, and a summary…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
National Library of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1979
Initially undertaken as a review of the achievements of the National Library of Canada during its first 25 years of existence, this study submitted to the Canadian government by the National Librarian includes a set of 11 recommendations for the future development of National Library functions, resources, and services. A brief description of the…
Descriptors: Archives, Foreign Countries, Information Services, Library Collections
Peer reviewedDewe, 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
Kolodziejska, Jadwiga; And Others – 1981
Seven of these ten papers are concerned with library research in specific countries; the remaining three deal with library planning and ethics in research. Titles are "The Library as a Cultural Institution," by Jadwiga Kolodziejska, Poland; "The International Seminar 'Book and Library in Society' of the Polish Book and Readers…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Coordination, Foreign Countries, History
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on the impact of information technology on library services and the provision of library services to ethnic and linguistic minorities which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "The Challenge of Electronic Technologies to the Information Society: A Call for…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Immigrants
Boyd, Suzette – 1997
The revolutionary library signals a new era for schools and their students. Roles are continually being redefined and services and programs are continually restructured. This paper outlines some strategies for implementing change, and challenges and inspires the teacher-librarian profession to reinvent itself. At the present time in school…
Descriptors: Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Curry, Ann; Henriquez, Zena – Library Administration and Management, 1998
Compares and contrasts the experiences and perceived roles of librarians and architects in the library-design processes of recently completed branch public libraries in three library systems in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia. Discusses the project team, site selection, architect selection, library interiors, and information…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Design Requirements, Foreign Countries, Information Technology
Interdepartmental Liaison Group on Library Development, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1986
Canada has tried many combinations of school-housed public libraries, and in general, both school and public library authorities agree that the combination has not successfully met the requirements for service of the two distinct institutions, each with its differing roles and goals. This statement on the school-housed public library in Alberta is…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
