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Aina, L. O. – International Library Review, 1979
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)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, History, Librarians

Chandler, George – International Library Review, 1980
Examines the activities of major library institutions in China including the Society of Chinese Libraries, the National Library, provincial and public libraries, and university libraries. (LLS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Government Libraries, Government Role

Alemna, A. A. – International Library Review, 1991
Examines the social origins and professional status of librarians in Ghana. Topics discussed include personal characteristics, i.e., age, sex, and marital status; types of libraries; parental influences on career choice; satisfaction with current status; the role of the Ghana Library Association; and the training of nonprofessional staff. (19…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Individual Characteristics