Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship

Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship
Author: Chakraborty, Susmita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466643668

With the introduction of the Bologna Process, the emphasis on the importance of international librarianship and its activity between governmental or non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups of nations has continued to grow. Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups in order to promote, develop, and maintain librarianship and the library profession around the world. This publication is essential for graduate students, researchers, teachers, and LIS administrators in the field of library science.

The Ethics of Librarianship

The Ethics of Librarianship
Author: Robert W. Vaagan
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2012-10-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 311095625X

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

Global Library and Information Science

Global Library and Information Science
Author: Ismail Abdullahi
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110413124

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.

The World Through Picture Books

The World Through Picture Books
Author: IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release:
Genre: Collection development (Libraries)
ISBN: 9789077897805

"The World Through Picture Books (WTPB) is a programme of the IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section in collaboration with IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) Children's Librarians all over the world understand how important picture books in both traditional and digital formats are for children, for their development, cultural identity and as a springboard into learning to read for themselves. The idea behind the World Through Picture Books was to create a selection of picture books from around the world that have been recommended by librarians, as a way of celebrating and promoting the languages, cultures and quality of children's book publishing globally. The 3rd edition highlights 530 picture books, from 57 countries and featuring 37 languages. It is fully digital and the catalogue as well as a poster and bookmark can be downloaded free of charge." --

Libraries in the World

Libraries in the World
Author: International Federation of Library Associations
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9401761299

IFLA Public Library Service Guidelines

IFLA Public Library Service Guidelines
Author: Christie Koontz
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2010-07-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3110232278

The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library and information professionals in most situations. They assist to better develop effective services, relevant collections, and accessible formats within the context and requirements of the local community. In this exciting and complex information world it is important for professionals in search of knowledge, information and creative experience to succeed. This is the 2nd edition of The Public Library Service IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines for Development.

The Public Library Service

The Public Library Service
Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries
Publisher: NBD Biblion Publishers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2001
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9783598218279

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

Libraries Abroad

Libraries Abroad
Author: United States Information Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1992
Genre: Overseas information libraries, American
ISBN: