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Flagg, Gordon; Kniffel, Leonard – American Libraries, 1991
Reports on second White House Conference on Library and Information Services (WHCLIS2), which was held in July 1991. Highlights include discussions of the conference themes of literacy, productivity, and democracy; speaker's remarks, including those of President George Bush; a Joint Congressional Hearing on Library and Information Services; and a…
Descriptors: Conferences, Democracy, Futures (of Society), Government Role
Kuzmin, Evgeny – American Libraries, 1993
Discusses past influences on Russia's libraries, examines current improvements in the Russian library situation, and considers prospects for the future. Highlights include the publishing industry; government economic problems; financial support from trade unions; outdated materials; dissatisfied users; and censorship under past regimes. (LRW)
Descriptors: Censorship, Economic Change, Economic Climate, Financial Support
Wedgeworth, Robert – American Libraries, 1998
Presents a global perspective on libraries and access to information. Topics include information policies, including intellectual property rights and censorship issues; the education and training of librarians; demographics and cultural changes; government and non-government activities; and the role of IFLA (International Federation of Library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cultural Influences, Demography, Global Approach