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Thompson, James C. – American Libraries, 1984
This essay on library terminology and jargon highlights the names of files encountered in one library, expressions used during presentations at the most recent American Library Association Annual Conference, job titles, journal abstracts, and other genera of double-talk that can profitably be used to reduce comprehension. Twelve references are…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Communication (Thought Transfer), Conferences, Libraries
Greenaway, Emerson – American Libraries, 1972
The American Library Association, always alert to its international library responsibilities, has been intensively active since 1942, its early activities heavily financed by foundation support, its later activities, since 1967, by the association and the U.S. government. (Author)
Descriptors: Chronicles, Foreign Countries, International Programs, Librarians
Holley, Edward G. – American Libraries, 1979
The library profession's attitude regarding national and international issues, and issues within the profession during the last decade are recalled. (MBR)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Historical Reviews, History, Librarians
Symons, Ann K.; Stoffle, Carla J. – American Libraries, 1998
Discusses how core values in the library profession present dilemmas when they come into conflict, since there is no established hierarchy of values. Notes that these values are further challenged by the Internet. Argues that the survival of libraries is critically dependent on information professionals effectively dealing with conflicts in these…
Descriptors: Conflict, Information Scientists, Interaction, Internet
Sochocky, Christine M. – American Libraries, 1994
Describes the changes that have taken place in librarianship in the former Soviet Union. The discussion covers the advantages and disadvantages of centralized planning, the reorganization of library systems in Russia and the Ukraine, the effects of democratization on organization and librarian attitudes, and the remnants of Russification in…
Descriptors: Democracy, Democratic Values, Foreign Countries, Freedom of Information
Wedgeworth, Robert – American Libraries, 1998
Presents a global perspective on libraries and access to information. Topics include information policies, including intellectual property rights and censorship issues; the education and training of librarians; demographics and cultural changes; government and non-government activities; and the role of IFLA (International Federation of Library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cultural Influences, Demography, Global Approach
