UID:
almafu_9959733903902883
Umfang:
1 online resource (219 p.)
ISBN:
1-78063-139-1
Serie:
Chandos Information Professional Series
Inhalt:
This book covers aspects of the political environment which surrounds and engages libraries and their librarians. It includes anecdotes on the role of the political sphere in the business of library associations.Provides recent stories and real examples of: The various political contexts under which libraries operateWhy it is important to be politically awareHow political climates influence decision making for libraries
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Description based upon print version of record.
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Cover; The Politics of Libraries and Librarianship: Challenges and realities; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of contributors; List of acronyms; Foreword The wondrous depths of libraries in South Africa; Acknowledgements; Preface The politics of libraries and librarianship: challenges and realities; Note; References; Part I An international political framework for libraries; 1 An international political framework for libraries; An issue for libraries; Civil society; The place of libraries; An information society; Libraries in the information society; Library ethos
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Seeking political influenceAn international political framework for libraries; References; 2 Intellectual property - benefit or burden for Africa?; Introduction; What is intellectual property?; Intellectual property situation in Africa; Importance of access to information; Copyright - a barrier for education and libraries; Where is the balance?; Copyright - benefit or burden?; International pressures; African Growth Opportunity Act - stepping-stone to a free trade agreement?; What is a free trade agreement?; Harmonisation versus competition; Impact of TRIPS-Plus on African countries
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Anti-circumvention technologiesTRIPS-Plus and public health; Should Africa adopt TRIPS-Plus?; Copyright cooperation in Africa; Challenges and recommendations; Acknowledgements; Notes; References; 3 The CI study on copyright and access to knowledge; Introduction; The international copyright regime; National copyright laws; WIPO's legislative advice; The US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement; Pricing of copyrighted materials; Using copyright laws to increase access to knowledge; Conclusion; Note; References; Part II Politics and funding for libraries: some international examples
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4 Political realities and the English public library serviceIntroduction; The historical perspective: popularity, invisibility and good fortune; The 'outside world'; And the consequence is...?; Conclusions; Notes; References; 5 Public library development in New South Wales; Good in parts: libraries in nineteenth-century New South Wales; The Free Public Library, Sydney; The Municipalities Act; A mixed bag; Steady as she goes: the early twentieth century; Schools of arts examined; The Munn-Pitt Report; The Free Library Movement; The Libraries Advisory Committee; Deciding on subsidies
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The Library ActThe Act takes hold; Acknowledgements; References; 6 Libraries in the South Pacific; Libraries in the region; Libraries in the doldrums; Library training in the region; Levels of staffing in South Pacific libraries; Library associations; Regional efforts to improve libraries; USP Library; Standing Conference of Pacific Libraries (SCOPAL); Pacific Information Centre (PIC); Pacific Regional Initiatives for the Delivery of Basic Education (PRIDE); CLAIM; Mechanisms for change - national planning documents; Aid and libraries in the South Pacific; Cyclones, coups and corruption
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Solutions to library development
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English
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 1-84334-343-6
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 1-84334-344-4
Sprache:
Englisch
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