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The Exchange of Publications Programme in East Africa: Problems and Prospects
Japhet N. OtikeExamines existing systems for the exchange of information materialsin East Africa, and notes the lack of formal co‐operation. Considers thelibrary and information infrastructure…
Need a Change? Try Exchange: A Framework for Resource Sharing among Libraries in Pakistan
AttaullahOutlines arguments in favour of resource sharing among libraries inPakistan. Considers the present state of resource sharing in the countryand proposes a new mechanism and…
The Role of External Aid in Ghana′s Library Development
A. Anaba AlemnaExamines the roles played by various international and governmentorganizations in the development of libraries in Ghana. Argues somejustification for the continued reliance on…
Standardization of Bibligraphic Data: The African Perspective
Tirong arap TanuiOutlines the development of international standards forbibliographic control. Considers the relevance and use of thesestandards in Africa and concludes that more appropriate…
Developing an Infrastructure for Scientific Information in Kenya
Dennis N. OchollaDiscusses the general principles for the management of scientificinformation. These include a broad definition of scientific andtechnical information, a proper regard for the aims…
International Co‐operation for Developing Agricultural Information Services in Sub‐Saharan Africa
Kebede GessesseStresses the importance of sharing agricultural information,particularly in the Third World. Indicates present agencies promotingco‐operation in Africa, and presents prospects for…
Library Development in Ethiopia
Leulseged AlemieExamines the current state of library development in Ethiopiaagainst the economic, social, cultural and educational background of thecountry. Outlines the problems facing…
Library and Information Science: Training and Personnel Development in Tanzania
Julita NaweHighlights problems of training and personnel development in thecontext of inadequate training facilities, and inadequately definedskills resulting in failure on the part of the…
Information Services and Products: A Marketing Approach within an Indian Context
Debal C. KarClassifies the various categories for marketing informationservices and products as: market research, clientele segmentation,product design, distribution and evaluation. Discusses…