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| Information Development | 6 |
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| Cardoso, Ana Maria P. | 1 |
| Geethananda, Hemamalee | 1 |
| Karunanayake, C. I. | 1 |
| Kennington, Don | 1 |
| Linn, Peter | 1 |
| Lundu, Maurice C. | 1 |
| Lungu, Charles B. M. | 1 |
| Nweke, Ken M. C. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
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Peer reviewedGeethananda, Hemamalee – Information Development, 1993
Discusses adapting traditional marketing strategies for the nonprofit sector, including libraries and information centers, and describes experiences of the Development Information Network for South Asia in Sri Lanka. Topics addressed include librarians' value systems, including free access to information; the need for information marketing;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administration, Developing Nations, Economic Development
Peer reviewedLinn, Peter; Kennington, Don – Information Development, 1985
Outlines the background to an analysis of information management in the Public Service Commission and describes the implementation of proposals to create better information systems and improve libraries. Progress made by the newly established Research and Information Unit is noted, including a review of government libraries. (4 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Developing Nations, Federal Government
Peer reviewedLundu, Maurice C.; Lungu, Charles B. M. – Information Development, 1989
Description of selected science and technical libraries and information services in Zambia focuses on collection development and acquisition policies. The problems of transferring technology through the transfer of information are discussed, the future of information transfer in Zambia is explored, and proposals for future action are presented.…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedCardoso, Ana Maria P. – Information Development, 1993
Presents a study of the popular documentation and communication centers in Brazil which have developed to preserve the history of the struggles of the lower classes and to act as popular information services that fill information needs not met by traditional libraries. Social, economic, and political issues in Brazil are outlined. (Contains 10…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Climate, Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedKarunanayake, C. I. – Information Development, 1988
Describes the status of activities relating to development information in Sri Lanka and the role of the Centre for Development Information. The discussion covers the generation of development information; the infrastructure devised for the collection, organization, and dissemination of information; and resource sharing programs at national,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Decision Making, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedNweke, Ken M. C. – Information Development, 1992
Discusses the need for a National Information Documentation Centre (NIDOC) in Nigeria. Topics addressed include functions of NIDOC, the location of NIDOC, including the role of the National Library; results of user studies; information storage and retrieval; library staff requirements and training; and access to national information sources. (17…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
