Author: William L. WilliamsonPublisher:
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Languages : en
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Assistance to Libraries in Developing Nations
Author: William L. WilliamsonManual on Book and Library Activities in Developing Countries
Author: Stanley A. BarnettPublisher: [Washington] : U.S. Agency for International Development
ISBN:
Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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University Libraries for Developing Countries
Author: Morris A. GelfandPublisher:
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Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 186
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Assistance to Libraries in Developing Nations
Author: University of Wisconsin. Library SchoolPublisher: [Madison] : Library School, University of Wisconsin
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Leadership and Management Principles in Libraries in Developing Countries
Author: Wei WeiPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317955358
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
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.
Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries
Author: AI-Suqri, Mohammed NasserPublisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1466643544
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
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.
Librarianship in the developing countries
Author: Lester AsheimLibrary and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues
Author: Tella, A.Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1613503369
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
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.
Library Education Programmes in Developing Countries with Special Reference to Asia
Author: Unesco. Pre-IFLA Conference Seminar on Library Education Programmes in Developing Countries with Special Reference to AsiaPublisher: De Gruyter Saur
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Library Education Programmes in Developing Countries with Special Reference to Asia
Author: Russell BowdenPublisher: Library Association Publishing (UK)
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description