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Innovation Diffusion: Proposal of an Organizing Theory on Which To Base Research into School Library Development.
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Knuth, Rebecca – Library & Information Science Research, 1997
Discusses the appropriateness of applying diffusion theory to the study of five factors that influence school library development globally: (1) the evolution of, acceptance of, and consensus on a viable service-delivery model; (2) influence exercised by professional organizations; (3) generation of acceptable standards; (4) overt government…
Descriptors: Diffusion (Communication), Elementary Secondary Education, Information Services, Library Development
Libraries, Literacy and Development: Combined Libraries as an Option for Developing Countries: A Brief Communication.
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Knuth, Rebecca – International Information and Library Review, 1994
Argues that combining public and school libraries may overcome the scarcity that slows library development in third world countries. The relationship between libraries and development, factors contributing to successful combined libraries, and the ability of libraries to support literacy efforts are discussed. (Contains 29 references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education