Developing a network of adult learning documentation and information services

Developing a network of adult learning documentation and information services
Author: Ursula Giere
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Total Pages: 205
Release: 1998
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ISBN: 9789282000694

This directory contains profiles of 89 adult education documentation and information services worldwide that are interested in international cooperation and networking. The foreword and executive summary are in English, French, Spanish, and German. These are followed by a discussion of the survey that collected information contained in the directory. The main entry section contains the 89 services listed alphabetically by name. Each entry is presented in a format that includes some or all of the following: name; address; telephone number, fax number, e-mail address; homepage address; contact name(s); brief description; basic institutional data (year of foundation, director, size of documentation and information staff, countries served, working languages); size and type of collection (areas of specialization, books and documents, periodicals received annually, multimedia or audiovisual materials, annual growth of collection); methods of data management (cataloging rules, classification system, indexing tools/thesaurus, methods of data processing, electronic database software, external online access); information and publications profile; services and special activities (information services provided, studies and surveys in preparation, special activities, networking); user profile; challenges and obstacles in carrying out the work; strategies and perspectives to improve services; and role envisaged within the network of networks. Appendixes include five indexes--areas of specialization; countries covered; countries where services are located; regions where services are located; and working languages. Annexes include lists of databases with external online access, homepage addresses, and a worksheet. (YLB)