Global Library Networking

Raghunath Pandey and M.N. Velayudhan Pillai

Published by Jnanada Prakashan, 2011

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Contents Foreword 1 Intergovernmental organisations 2 International library and information associations 3 Conference of directors of national libraries 4 The Americas 5 Western Europe 6 Eastern Europe Bibliography IndexIntergovernmental organisations have a key part to play in encouraging the free flow of information between the various countries of the world Fortunately national libraries and similar practical institutions had also recognised the need to promote a better flow of information International library associations should act as a bridge between various types of library and information agencies and should encourage each type of library or information agency to play a national leadership role It tells about International Federation of Library Associations and institutions IFLA in detail IFLA has accepted that the changing role of national libraries throughout the world in becoming national focal points for international and national information systems The third chapter give emphasis on the three basic organisational options that were considered at the 1974 meeting of national libraries It further inform us that it give some idea of what could be achieved in future in the field of information services and indeed is already being achieved by a number national libraries acting individually The book elaborates developments in western European national libraries in recent years which have made an important contribution to the goal of universal access to information The national libraries of Europe are making a very important contribution to the development of national and international information systems and in encouraging the free flow of information worldwide jacket 175 pp.

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• Title: Global Library Networking
• Publisher: Jnanada Prakashan
• Publication Date: 2011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included