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Peer reviewedHarsaghy, Fred J., Jr. – Special Libraries, 1972
The development of a collegiate library in Saudi Arabia during its initial four-year period (1965/1969), as an integral part of Phase I of an overall, 20-year futuristic Master Plan for campus development is described. (7 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Design, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Download full textSmith, G. A. – 1973
The provision of reading materials through a simple rural library service in Rhodesia was considered to be useful in helping to create a literate environment. The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether or not a rural library did, in fact, accomplish this end. The secondary purpose was to determine the profile characteristics of…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Foreign Countries, Illiteracy, Library Circulation
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
Naber, G. – 1991
This book is designed to provide the information needed to start a new agricultural library. The guide covers a wide range of topics including information sources, acquisitions procedures, and public relations. It provides addresses of publishers and information sources; a list of common abbreviations; a ground plan for a library; and information…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Automation
Beaumont and Associates, Inc. – 1989
This study was initiated by the Newfoundland Public Library Services (NPLS) to assess the feasibility of automation for the library services and to determine the viability of an integrated automated library system for the NPLS. The study addresses the needs of NPLS in terms of library automation; benefits to be achieved through the introduction of…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Databases, Evaluation Methods, Feasibility Studies
Mwasha, A. Z. – 1976
This essay reviews the major issues which must be addressed in the planning of village libraries to support development activities and adult education programs in the rural areas of Tanzania. The importance of the development of such libraries is discussed in light of the Tanzanian government's policies concerning the role of library services in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Audiovisual Aids, Developing Nations
PDF pending restorationMaguire, Carmel; Lovelace, Eugenia – 1975
Approximately 300 Australian users and non-users of the biomedical computerized data base, MEDLARS, were surveyed by mailed questionnaire in an attempt to determine the needs of present and potential users of the system and their prior experiences with computerized as well as other information services. Results of the survey reveal: (1) an…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Foreign Countries, Information Dissemination, Information Needs
