Download or read book Assistance to Libraries in Developing Nations written by William L. Williamson and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Leadership and Management Principles in Libraries in Developing Countries written by Wei Wei and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn leadership skills from achievements at special libraries in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central America! Leadership and Management Principles in Libraries in Developing Countries is a compilation of success stories epitomizing management and leadership strategies from developing nations around the globe. This book focuses on library administrators from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central America who have significantly transformed their library services in spite of limited funds and a lack of resources. You'll learn about their achievements, their techniques, and the strengths and skills they used—which can help you become a stronger leader at your own library. Leadership and Management Principles in Libraries in Developing Countries is a collection of selected entries to the Special Libraries Association Leadership and Management Division’s 2003 International Paper Competition for special librarians in developing countries. Each author describes the effective leadership and management that made their special library initiatives successful, providing references, tables, step-by-step instructions, and handy checklists for other librarians to use. In Leadership and Management Principles in Libraries in Developing Countries, library officials discuss the development of successful programs at special libraries such as: the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, India—where a team of people with diverse backgrounds worked together to digitally modernize their traditional library the Agricultural Libraries and Special Libraries in Tropical Biology located in Indonesia—where special librarians found innovative ways to access funding support and expertise from foreign institutions, international relief agencies, and library associations the Information Resource Centre at The Mildmay Centre in Kampala, Uganda—where the new Mobile Patient Library Services project provides information materials to patients with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers the American Cultural Center Library (now called the Rosa Parks Library) in Niamey, Niger—where the library was restructured from a simple reading room into a diverse cultural resource of exhibitions, seminars, and multilingual reference materials the Federal Ministry of Industry headquarters Library in Nigeria—where the library transformation was made possible through good leadership style, managerial expertise, and effective staff organization the University of Swaziland Libraries in Swaziland—where a strategic planning initiative helped the library widen Internet access, secure subscription funding for database access, and purchase updated equipment to enrich the instructional, research, and administrative functions of the library This book represents a body of practical experience, problems, lessons, and techniques that can be shared and tried by those who want to know more about or deal with the special needs and circumstances of librarians in developing countries. Leadership and Management Principles in Libraries in Developing Countries will show you how to improve both service and outreach to your local community by becoming a leader at your special library, whether you are the librarian, mid-level manager, director, or information consultant. Library science faculty and students will also find that this book illustrates the benefits of good leadership and management.
Download or read book University Libraries for Developing Countries written by Morris A. Gelfand and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Manual on Book and Library Activities in Developing Countries written by Stanley A. Barnett and published by [Washington] : U.S. Agency for International Development. This book was released on 1969 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book IFLA Public Library Service Guidelines written by Christie Koontz and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library and information professionals in most situations. They assist to better develop effective services, relevant collections, and accessible formats within the context and requirements of the local community. In this exciting and complex information world it is important for professionals in search of knowledge, information and creative experience to succeed. This is the 2nd edition of The Public Library Service IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines for Development.
Download or read book Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries written by Thanuskodi, S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academic libraries cater to the diverse needs of scholars, scientists, technocrats, researchers, students, and others personally and professionally invested in higher education. Due to advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT), the vision and mission of academic libraries are changing in developing countries. Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries provides the latest theoretical frameworks and empirical research into academic libraries, investigating concerns such as illiteracy, budgeting, software development, technical training, and others. In particular, this book will be of use to professionals and researchers working in the field of library and information science who are looking for new methods and best practices in the management of effective academic libraries. This book is part of the Advances in Library and Information Science series collection.
Download or read book Librarianship in the developing countries written by Lester Asheim and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library and Information Science in Developing Countries Contemporary Issues written by Tella, A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of library and information science is experiencing significant and continued transformation as a result of advancements in digital technology. Adapting to new technologies is crucial for librarians and other information professionals, but there exists a particularly acute gap in technology adoption among developing countries. Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues explores the relationship between global technology development and the impact of new technologies on library practice, library education, and information science. Book chapters and case studies in this work provide insight to and support for practitioners and executives concerned with the management of knowledge, information, and organizational development in different types of work environments and learning communities.
Download or read book The Public Library Service written by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries and published by NBD Biblion Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.
Download or read book Library Services for the Nation s Needs Toward Fulfillment of a National Policy written by United States. National Advisory Commission on Libraries and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries written by AI-Suqri, Mohammed Nasser and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While high quality library and information services continue to thrive and strengthen economic and social development, much of the knowledge that exists on users needs and behaviors is fundamentally based on the results of users in English-speaking, western developed countries. Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries highlights the struggles that developing countries face in terms of information gaps and information-seeking user behavior. The publication highlights ways in which users in developing countries can benefit from properly implementing LIS services. Researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in the design and delivery of information services will benefit from this collection of research.
Download or read book Library Education Programmes in Developing Countries with Special Reference to Asia written by Unesco. Pre-IFLA Conference Seminar on Library Education Programmes in Developing Countries with Special Reference to Asia and published by De Gruyter Saur. This book was released on 1982 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library Education Programmes in Developing Countries with Special Reference to Asia written by Russell Bowden and published by Library Association Publishing (UK). This book was released on 1982 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Preservation Assistance Grants written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foreign Students in American Library Education written by Maxine Rochester and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1986-02-21 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first detailed examination of the subject, Maxine Rochester surveys the benefits and problems associated with training foreign librarians and information science professionals in the United States. First providing background on the general issue of foreign students seeking higher education in the United States, the author analyzes historical trends and current developments. The library and information sciences student is considered next, together with the features of American education that attract foreign students. Issues such as sources of funding, selection of students, admission procedures, difficulties experienced by foreign students, and their effect on library schools are discussed. The impact on the development of library and information services in their home countries is examined in detail.
Download or read book Legislative Libraries and Developing Countries written by Dermot J. T. Englefield and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Role of National Libraries in Developing Countries with Special Reference to Saudi Arabia written by Abdulaziz Mohamed Nahari and published by London ; New York : Mansell. This book was released on 1984 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
