Cabot writes “Librarians Without Borders has published
three special research reports about libraries and international development:
- Literacy,
Aid, and Developing Countries — Susanna Galbraith
Definitions of literacy are explained along with theory that has debated the
usefulness and practicalities of education and literacy in the developing
world. Some publishing industry concerns and challenges are overviewed particularly
in the African continent. Other issues examined include book donation programs,
collection development, and aid for library development.
- Books
or Bytes? — Denver Nixon
Information and communication technology (ICT) is currently receiving a considerable
amount of attention in the popular press and library and information studies
literature. It is also increasingly pushed as the primary “development
solution” by several major international organizations. But is the current
fervour justified? Should development organizations be placing all of their
eggs in the ICT basket?
- Libraries
in War, Civil Unrest, or Political Upheaval — Denver Nixon
Wars, civil unrest, and political upheaval continue to threaten the very existence
of libraries and information centres. Although the legal community is making
efforts to condemn the destruction of libraries, perpetrators are seldom brought
to justice. Librarians and information specialists must continue their creative
efforts to avoid or mitigate loss, and to improve the efficacy of rebuilding
efforts.
”
Cabot writes “Librarians Without Borders has published
three special research reports about libraries and international development:
- Literacy,
Aid, and Developing Countries — Susanna Galbraith
Definitions of literacy are explained along with theory that has debated the
usefulness and practicalities of education and literacy in the developing
world. Some publishing industry concerns and challenges are overviewed particularly
in the African continent. Other issues examined include book donation programs,
collection development, and aid for library development.
- Books
or Bytes? — Denver Nixon
Information and communication technology (ICT) is currently receiving a considerable
amount of attention in the popular press and library and information studies
literature. It is also increasingly pushed as the primary “development
solution” by several major international organizations. But is the current
fervour justified? Should development organizations be placing all of their
eggs in the ICT basket?
- Libraries
in War, Civil Unrest, or Political Upheaval — Denver Nixon
Wars, civil unrest, and political upheaval continue to threaten the very existence
of libraries and information centres. Although the legal community is making
efforts to condemn the destruction of libraries, perpetrators are seldom brought
to justice. Librarians and information specialists must continue their creative
efforts to avoid or mitigate loss, and to improve the efficacy of rebuilding
efforts.
“
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