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Peer reviewedDevadason, F. J.; Vespry, H. A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1996
Describes LISPA (Library and Information Center Staff Planning Advisor), a set of programs based on Ranganathan's staff plan model. LISPA particularly aids in planning for library staff requirements, both professional and paraprofessional, in developing countries where automated systems for other library operations are not yet available.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Developing Nations, Library Automation
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Papers on serial publications presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Scenario for Microcomputer-Based Serials Cataloging from ISDS (International Serials Data System) Records--New Horizons for Serial Librarianship in the Developing Countries by the Availability of Adequate…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Electronic Publishing, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Four papers on administrative libraries were presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference. "Special Libraries and Their Activities in Japan" (Masaya Takayama, Japan) discusses statistical investigation into the conditions of Japanese special libraries, information needs and uses, the present…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedJacso, Peter; Razzaq, Faik Abdul S. – Information Development, 1986
Review of background and justification of computerization project initiated to automate information work covers design concepts; implementation; and major characteristics of databases (local versions of BIOSIS and INSPEC, union catalog of monographs from Library of Congress/MARC records, union catalog of serials from International Serials Data…
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Download full textUnderwood, Peter C. – 1991
This report discusses the scope for and feasibility of introducing automated systems into the Botswana National Library Service (BNLS). The study was undertaken at the request of BNLS and was conducted by an outside consultant who interviewed staff, read internal documents and reports, and studied patterns of work. Topics of the report include:…
Descriptors: Costs, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems
van Zijl, Philippus Lodewikus van S. – 1986
This study on the development of Southern African Third World States' academic libraries embraces three broad areas: (1) the multimedia library; (2) the development of university libraries in the Third World; and (3) the potential usefulness of the multimedia library in the conditions prevailing in the Third World. Searches of the literature on…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Shubert, Joseph F., Ed.; Josey, E. J., Ed. – The Bookmark, 1986
Following an introductory discussion by E. J. Josey that provides a perspective on college and university libraries, the following essays are presented: (1) "Academic Library Planning--Definitions and Early Planning Studies in Academic Libraries" (Stanton F. Biddle); (2) "Academic Libraries and Academic Computing--Rationale for a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Developed Nations
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1988
The 15 papers in this compilation focus on library nagement and technology, including information technology, statistics, buildings and equipment, and conservation: (1) "Information Control: OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and Networking Strategies" (Neil McClean, United Kingdom); (2) "OSI in Australia: Potential, Planning,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Centers, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
