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Peer reviewedMcLean, Dulce Didio – International Library Review, 1984
Describes a nationwide program designed to guarantee supply of copies of documents, within predetermined terms and standards of quality, using selected libraries and documentation centers throughout Brazil. Details of program to be administered by Brazilian Institute for Information on Science and Technology are outlined in proposal and general…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Information Systems, Interlibrary Loans, Library Cooperation
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Cavan M. – International Library Review, 1983
Presents overview of the growth of librarianship in Brazil, noting types of libraries, library services, the cultural center concept, automation, interlibrary loan, library networks, and special programs for the library profession. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cultural Centers, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Libraries
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on library network activities in Canada, the Third World, Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, and Sweden which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Canada: A Voluntary and Flexible Network," a review by Guy Sylvestre of the political, social, and economic structures…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body), Information Centers
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1985
This document includes papers on public libraries which were presented at the 1985 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference. The first paper, "International Guidelines for Public Libraries," is the report of an IFLA working group and it includes guidelines in six areas: public library services; media of…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, International Organizations
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on the application of statistics to library research and library administration which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Price Indexes for Library Materials: Steps toward International Standardization" by Frederick C. Lynden (United States); (2)…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Cost Indexes, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
Peer reviewedTjoumas, Renee – International Library Review, 1984
This research article concentrates on two major aspects of an investigation of communication patterns in four Brazilian universities during 1979/80: internal communication patterns in regard to library and campus community (user manuals, orientation activities); and external communication patterns between university library and other libraries in…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewedFrederick, Janet – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Describes a national plan for university libraries in Brazil that recommends a center for computerized cataloging, standard cataloging formats, and the development of an online library network. Discussion focuses on problems associated with online network implementation, such as computer import restrictions, changes in government agencies, and a…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
