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Lodder, N. Margaret – Electronic Library, 1984
Identifies problems experienced when libraries introduce computerized systems in countries remote from major centers of development, i.e., level of expertise, limited market, financial aspects, type of hardware and software available. Solutions to problems through cooperation and coordination of library computerization and Republic of South Africa…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Distance, Foreign Countries, Institutional Cooperation
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Igwe, P. O. E. – International Library Review, 1986
Summarizes impact of the electronic age and role of the library focusing on the situation in Nigeria and concern for the new age; problems of Nigerian libraries and librarians (developing economy, responsibility for development, political situation, technological problems, lack of personnel); future prospects; and suggestions for present.…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Futures (of Society), Libraries, Library Automation
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McLean, D. D. – International Library Review, 1983
Twenty selected Sao Paulo, Brazil, librarians who were interviewed indicated that, in their opinion, the development of library automation in this city is hampered by poor resources and cooperation, lack of professional and technical automation expertise, communication, and other psychological, organizational, and human related factors.…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Financial Problems, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Figueiredo, Nice – 1987
This paper considers the application of computers and microcomputers for library automation in Brazil, and the relationship of this application to that country's national policy on informatics. The discussion begins by comparing applications of computers in library automation in developed and developing countries, and several barriers to library…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Developing Nations, Information Science, Librarians
Roberts, W. – 1989
This paper raises questions about many bibliographic standards developed over the past 20 years, and challenges librarians to consider how standards might evolve. A brief overview is given of the aims of Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC) and to some assumptions common to much standardization work in recent years inspired by the concept of UBC.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
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Nkereuwem, E. E. – Information Services and Use, 1988
Discusses the need for emerging information technologies to be integrated into the Nigerian academic library environment for the improvement of existing systems and services, and the threat to the role of the academic library if new technologies are not embraced by the year 2000. (15 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Kumar, R. P.; Attri, P. – International Library Review, 1987
This discussion of the progress made in the fields of technology and communications in India describes a number of government projects, leading manufacturers and industries, advances made in various areas, and the current status of information technologies in India. (CLB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Electronics Industry, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries
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Olden, Anthony – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1987
Considers the relevance for sub-Saharan Africa of electronic information systems in terms of the segments of the population that would benefit from such services, as opposed to a broader library role of advancing literacy to the general population. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Factors, Electronic Publishing, Information Systems
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1983
Papers on the role and services of African libraries and the education of African librarians, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference, include: (1) "The Information Sector in the Economic Development of Africa: The Potential Role for Libraries," in which Benzies Y. Boadi…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Information Networks, International Organizations
Griffiths, Jose-Marie – 1981
This study assesses the application of both minicomputers and microcomputers to information-handling procedures and makes recommendations for automating such procedures, particularly in developing nations. The report is based on a survey of existing uses of small computing equipment in libraries, archives, and information centers which was…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Developing Nations, Information Processing, Information Systems
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1983
Official opening statements, organizational reports, and papers on libraries in a technological world, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) welcoming addresses by Franz Georg Kaltwasser and Mathilde Berghofer-Weichner; (2) opening speeches by Else Granheim (IFLA president)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computers, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
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Tuncer, Nilufer – International Library Review, 1987
Describes the establishment of an online retrieval system in a Turkish documentation center and the problems encountered, including lack of training for personnel; incompatible telecommunications channels; the need to execute searches using English; and unrealistic user expectations. (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
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Schmidt, Karen A.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Summaries of presentations made at the Technology at the Library of Congress conference held in May 1986 describe new technologies that the library is applying to its programs and services, including advances in bibliographic control; automated acquisitions systems; computer-to-computer communications; linking of national bibliographic utilities;…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Copyrights
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Dokmeci, Vedia; Korca, Perver – International Information and Library Review, 1992
Discussion of the role of public libraries in socioeconomic development focuses on an evaluation of the existing library system in Istanbul (Turkey) and proposes a plan for its balanced development with respect to population distribution and technological advances. Highlights include building design, library automation, and financial…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Facility Guidelines, Foreign Countries
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Alemna, 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
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