This book is for community leaders, librarians, library committees, volunteers, aid workers and others who are interested in the practical aspect of starting and maintaining a successful library. Throughout the developing world, countless dedicated people respond to the pressing need for information in their communities by helping to start a…

This annotated bibliography containing 132 references is intended to contribute to the understanding of Dr. Frances Lander Spain's role in the history of American librarianship. Dr. Spain was Children's Librarian at the New York Public Library for 8 years; President of the American Library Association in 1960-61; Woman of the Year in Library…

Assesses state of library development and library education in Jordan, reporting findings of a manpower survey of 14 libraries which indicates which of 14 different library functions are performed in each library. Assessment of the findings in special, academic, public, and school libraries and recommendations for further studies are provided.…

A brief historical review of educational development and assessment of present needs is followed by an outline of necessary considerations for future educational planning and discussion of the role of Latin American librarianship in planning for library development. An active role is prescribed for librarians, both individually and collectively.…

Although numerous outstanding research collections as well as able professional librarians exist in South and West Asia, many people find Asian libraries difficult to use. Often researchers need specialized data which is hard for them to locate in the limited time available. This paper's purpose is to provide practical suggestions for scholars…

The creation of the West African Library Association, library schools, the national library, the Ibadan University Library, and increase in employment opportunities due to the establishment of more libraries, are discussed as favorable factors in the development of librarianship. (MBR)

Changes in librarian training and facilities, image, status, and remuneration, along with the challenge of librarianship presently and in the future are discussed. (MBR)

In an effort to help overcome present deficiencies in African university libraries, the author proposes improved training for librarians, recognition of the librarians' professional status, subject specialization, continuing education for academic librarians, and improved library organization. (LS)

Discusses the current level of library development and librarianship in francophone West Africa, taking Senegal as a case in point. The topics addressed include the impact of colonialism on library development, the structure of library services, the role of UNESCO seminars in library development, and the education of library personnel. (JL)

This bibliography of 63 articles on Turkish libraries and librarianship that appeared in the international library literature between 1950 and 1984 lists 55 articles written in English; the remaining articles are in German, Hungarian, Persian, Russian, and Norwegian, and were published outside of Turkey. Citations are listed chronologically. (CDD)

Examines performance of library profession in Zambia in the context of the criteria of professionalism. Highlights include contribution of librarians to the growth of library profession in Zambia; belonging to a professional association (Zambian Library Association); library education; service-orientation to society; publications of the…

Bibliographic survey reviews major studies of careers and mobility of librarians in three countries. Studies in the United States focus on library school students or graduates; librarianship as a career; public, academic, and special libraries; and more than one type of librarian. British and Nigerian studies are more briefly reviewed. (EJS)

Examines the present position of libraries (academic, public, special, and school) and librarianship in Kenya, highlighting problems concerned with manpower, accommodations and equipment, books, finances, and cooperation. Proposals for action involving manpower, books, school library service, user education, standardization, and bibliographic…

In March and April 1968, the author was a guest of the U.S. Information Service on a two week trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan. During this stay, 30 libraries in five cities were visited. This paper describes this trip and relates the library happenings in these countries. It was obvious that Pakistan librarianship had advanced beyond the…