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Immroth, Barbara – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1990
Describes a colloquium on library service to children in the Soviet Union which was attended by a delegation of U.S. librarians. Distinctive features of Soviet library service are described, as well as practices shared by both countries. The colloquium recommendations for future projects are listed, and papers presented by Soviet librarians are…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Cultural Exchange, Foreign Countries
Somerville, Mary – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Describes a visit by American children's librarians to the Soviet Union for a formal colloquium on children's library services. The Soviet attitude toward children as reflected in the quality of facilities, services, and research is discussed, and the benefits of such cultural exchanges are stressed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Cultural Exchange, Foreign Countries, International Educational Exchange
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Papers on library buildings and equipment which were presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Changes in Library Buildings" (H. Faulkner-Brown, United Kingdom), which defines a desirable library building as being flexible, compact, accessible, extendable, varied, organized,…
Descriptors: Building Plans, Developed Nations, Facility Planning, Facility Requirements