The effects of the lack of development on medical libraries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are described, based on personal experiences and reports in the professional literature. It is suggested that underdeveloped countries develop libraries like the BIREME in Brazil to serve as regional network centers for medical information systems. (VT)

An effective school library requires a good supply of books and periodicals, adequate furniture, sufficient space, and a trained person to manage the facility efficiently. In Asia, where educational facilities are often in short supply, UNESCO has established a Regional Center for Book Development and has made recommendations for future…

Discusses need for microforms (high costs, inaccessibility, space requirements, and deterioration of printed materials), selection of microform materials, and maintenance of microform equipment for library microform services in Nigeria. Results of a study of print material usage at the University of Lagos Library are presented. Eight sources are…

A comprehensive questionnaire was sent to 49 African national archival agencies in April 1982 to survey the needs of African Member States for assistance in the development of archives. This study is based on the 27 (55%) questionnaires that were returned. The participating agencies were grouped into three categories: agencies located in…

Briefly discusses the development of two types of public libraries in Iran, i.e., those libraries under the administration of the Ministry of Islamic Culture and Guidance, and those administered by the Ministry of Education. The organization, staff, buildings and equipment, collections, and services of both types of libraries are described. (CLB)

Identifies four basic categories of assistance contributing to improvement of West African library service, depending on whether outside resources (international agencies, bilateral assistance programs, individual institutions, philanthropic foundations) are directed toward personnel development, collection development, library construction, or…

Describes the selection of a library computer system for the University College of the Northern Territory in Australia. The criteria used in developing a cost-effective system, advantages and disadvantages of the resulting system, and possible applications to libraries in developing nations are discussed. (CLB)

Examines the decline in funding to Nigerian university libraries as a result of harsh economic conditions in Nigeria and the effects on user satisfaction with information services provided by the libraries. Strategies to achieve user satisfaction in spite of declining resources are suggested. (10 references) (CLB)

The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Library began a small automation project when complete library automation was not possible. Despite limitations, the library has successfully integrated technology into its daily operations, including computer literacy programs for the staff, maintaining offline circulation records, and producing…

Discusses the development of Nigerian federal universities and their libraries. Topics include library funding; the Nigerian economic crisis and the university library system; rationale for the World Bank Federal Universities Adjustment Loan Project that was used for library materials, staff development, and equipment; and problems with the…

Identifies four types of health science libraries in India relating to health and family welfare: research, academic, medical, and hospital. Results of a nationwide survey of library resources are discussed, including finance, books and monographs, periodicals, manpower, equipment, and services. Suggestions for improvement are offered. (LRW)