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| Information Development | 7 |
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| Alemna, A. Anaba | 1 |
| Alvares, Lillian | 1 |
| Cook, Michael | 1 |
| Hughes, Graeme C. | 1 |
| Miranda, Antonio | 1 |
| Moll, Peter | 1 |
| Nunes, Luis Filipe Abreu | 1 |
| Tarapanoff, Kira | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 4 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Collected Works - General | 1 |
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Peer reviewedTarapanoff, Kira; Alvares, Lillian – Information Development, 1995
Discusses the interdependence of telecommunications and information sciences in Brazil. Highlights include new technologies and telecommunications: satellites, fiber optic cables, data communication networks, information superhighways, and cooperative projects; and information services development. (AEF)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Cooperation, Developing Nations, Development
Peer reviewedHughes, Graeme C.; And Others – Information Development, 1991
This theme issue includes eight articles that discuss the information age, the impact of information technology, and the role of libraries. Highlights include libraries in Brazil, Indonesia, and Nigeria; the Universal Availability of Publications (UAP) program; community literacy; database development in Malawi; and the Regional Energy Resources…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedCook, Michael – Information Development, 1989
Discusses developments in information technologies, their present state of application, and their general significance for the future of archives and records management systems. The likely impact of future technological developments is considered and the need for infrastructural standards, professional cooperation, and training is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Archives, Automation, Databases, Developed Nations
Peer reviewedMiranda, Antonio – Information Development, 1994
Analyzes information technology used in networks and cooperative systems to access primary documents and its impact on the information industry. The concordance between old and new technologies in traditional and virtual libraries is considered. Discussion includes the resulting paradoxes, such as more people accessing relatively smaller…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedAlemna, A. Anaba – Information Development, 1990
Outlines current and past library and information education and training in West Africa, focusing on the impacts of technological advancement; suggests information technologies that training programs should be able to access; and discusses formulating new curricula, staffing requirements, and further implications for the countries in this region…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedNunes, Luis Filipe Abreu – Information Development, 1995
Discusses information development in Portugal since the early 1980s. Topics include public libraries; the national bibliographic database; training; software; access to online databases; CD-ROMs; and Portuguese participation in information projects of the European Community. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMoll, Peter – Information Development, 1987
Discusses the potential receptivity to information technology found in the Caribbean and describes the establishment of regional information networks for the exchange of scientific and technical information. The role of the librarian is explored, and an outline for an assessment of the continuing education needs in information technology is…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Information Science
