International Librarianship: Cooperation and Collaboration

Edited by Frances Laverne Carroll; John Frederick Harvey and Susan Houck - Contributions by M M. Aman; Anne M. Galler; Harry C. Campbell; Brian Cox; C R. Zaher; J Baron; R Abad Hiraldo; J Bover Pujol; K Poustie; R W. Doust; D C. Weber; D Kaser; Division Editor; S Lazinger; M Kokabi; R F. Krzyzanowski; I M. de M. Imperatriz; Yang Yu; Division Editor; K Sosna; Modou Fall Sall; J M. Wilhite; A M. Oyinloye; A A. Kader; M Iivonen; I Owens; Nicholas J. Goetzfridt; M U. Madubom; T Rungkat; Masaya Takayama; Z Hayati; R Fattahi; A Khurshid; Saangsri Phornsuwan; G M. Fragoso; and H. D. Penha; M Fogarassy; G Tóth; W H. Lamble and G Renborg

This compilation is no mere collection of papers, but a well-edited collage of experiences in the transfer of library technical information, usually between developed and developing countries. Every continent is represented by a wealth of material; and the experiences discussed reflect both the variety of tasks handled by libraries and information centers and the diversity of the cultural milieux in which they operate. Original documents, case studies, analyses from third party observers—this rich collection provides a fascinating look at world development on the information frontier.

Scarecrow Press

Pages: 384 • Trim: 5¾ x 9

978-0-8108-3921-2 • Hardback • August 2001 • $172.00 • (£133.00)

Subjects: Reference / Catalogs, Reference / General, Reference / Almanacs

International Librarianship: Cooperation and Collaboration

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Summary

This compilation is no mere collection of papers, but a well-edited collage of experiences in the transfer of library technical information, usually between developed and developing countries. Every continent is represented by a wealth of material; and the experiences discussed reflect both the variety of tasks handled by libraries and information centers and the diversity of the cultural milieux in which they operate. Original documents, case studies, analyses from third party observers—this rich collection provides a fascinating look at world development on the information frontier.

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Scarecrow Press

Pages: 384 • Trim: 5¾ x 9

978-0-8108-3921-2 • Hardback • August 2001 • $172.00 • (£133.00)

Subjects: Reference / Catalogs, Reference / General, Reference / Almanacs

Author

John F. Harvey and Frances Laverne Carroll are well-known library internationalists who have published previously in this field.

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Part 2 The School Library Manifesto
Part 3 IFLA UNESCO SCHOOL LIBRARY MANIFESTO
Advancement of Librarianship through IFLA
Part 4 A Publishing Phenomenon: Robert Maxwell at Pergamon Press
Part 5 An Ibero-American Network
Part 6 Aquatic Library and Information Networks
Part 7 International Cultural Exchange through Libraries
Part 8 Cooperation on an International Scale
Part 9 International Cooperation
Part 10 Library Building Design
Part 11 MARCing Time, an International Pressure
Part 12 MARCing Time
Part 13 IRANMARC
Part 14 The University of São Paulo Integrated Library System
Part 15 The Standardization of the Chinese Bibliography
Part 16 Resources and Regional Responsibilities
Part 17 A Parliamentary Library in Transition
Part 18 Transfer of Knowledge on Public Health
Part 19 EU in the USA
Part 20 University Libraries in West Africa
Part 21 Information Transfer into Information Services
Part 22 Experiences of International Collaboration
Part 23 The American Approach
Part 24 Information to Communal Contexts
Part 25 Education for the Profession
Public Libraries in Nigeria
Part 26 International Aspects in Indonesia
Part 27 Library Education in Japan
Part 28 Librarianship in Iran since 1979
Part 29 Assistance for Pakistan Librarianship
Part 30 International Influences in Thailand
Part 31 New Models of Learning
Part 32 Distinguished International Achievers
Two Eras; Two Influences
Part 33 Library Service by the Book
Part 34 The Idea of Marketing: A First-Person Account

Reviews

Readers interested in international librarianship will find invaluable historical information from the past fifty years.
— Medical Reference Services Quarterly

This collage of experiences in international librarianship presents the many diverse issues in this specialization, its origin and history, and its present situation, and role in the global community...ideal for graduate library science students and educators and librarians.
— Catholic Library World

International Librarianship should be part of the collection in every institution that teaches any level of library and/or information studies and in the special libraries of organizations that are involved in overseas work...This book provides interesting tidbits of information in addition to the topic of cooperation and collaboration...Definitely a worthwhile purchase.
— Technicalities

This book is highly recommended for academic libraries of all kinds and for professionals who want a good read.
— Library & Information Science Research

...teachers of international and comparative librarianship, as well as others concerned with the library scene overseas, will welcome it warmly.
— The Library Quarterly

...There is much here to reward the patient and discriminating reader.
— Information Development

Overall, the contents of this work offer diverse examples of international cooperation and collaboration in librarianship and the transfer of information on librarianship primarilly...from the Anglo-American traditions and practices to other parts of the globe. This wide geographic distribution of examples is the book's strength...This title would be most beneficial for a collection used by library school students and faculty...
— Kristen Kern; Middle East Librarians Association

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