Information and Libraries in the Developing World: Sub-Saharan Africa
Information and Libraries in the Developing World: Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Michael Wise

Publisher: London : Library Association

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Reviews of library and information science are common in the developed world, but they fail to provide regular and up-to-date coverage of developing countries. Here are contributions from Nigeria, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia and Tanzania, plus an article on cooperation between French speaking African countries. Additionally there are general articles including a review of university library buildings, of library education and of African librarianship periodicals.

Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries
Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries

Author: AI-Suqri, Mohammed Nasser

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-07-31

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1466643544

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While high quality library and information services continue to thrive and strengthen economic and social development, much of the knowledge that exists on user’s 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.

Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues
Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues

Author: Tella, A.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2011-11-30

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1613503369

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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.

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences
Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences

Author: John D. McDonald

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-03-15

Total Pages: 5538

ISBN-13: 1000031543

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The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.

1979-1990
1979-1990

Author: Henryk Sawoniak

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-02-14

Total Pages: 1284

ISBN-13: 3110975068

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Global Library and Information Science
Global Library and Information Science

Author: Ismail Abdullahi

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2009-05-05

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 3598441347

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This book presents international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from six regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.

Global Library and Information Science
Global Library and Information Science

Author: Ismail Abdullahi

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 641

ISBN-13: 3110413167

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This 2nd edition of the highly successful Global Library and Information Science presents an up-to-date review of international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from all regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.

Libraries Driving Access to Knowledge
Libraries Driving Access to Knowledge

Author: Jesús Lau

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-08-31

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 3110263122

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This book is a must for librarians with international interest in access to knowledge. It includes a collection of 15 chapters written by authors from all over the world and covers different approaches to the vital role of libraries driving access to knowledge. There are chapters that offer solutions and ideas to enable libraries to become the knowledge engine in society. Other chapters discuss the conceptual part of the subject and related services. The book was compiled as part of the presidential theme of Ellen Tise, IFLA President 2009-2011, with the aim of offering the reader a good portrait of the opportunities and challenges that libraries have in driving access to knowledge.

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2
Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Author: Ravindra N. Sharma

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 3110292858

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Following the pattern of the first volume, the second volume of Libraries in the early 21st century: An international perspective extends the range of countries covered. Each chapter covers a different country and describes the modern history, development of libraries and library technology. The careful selection of countries achieves good representation of professional library work on all continents. This two-volume work represents an excellent contribution to international librarianship and allows comparative studies both at graduate and professional level.