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Weingarten, Fred W. – American Libraries, 1996
Access to information through technology brings information policy to the forefront of legislative debates and libraries must articulate their interests in the process. Defines information policy and highlights conflicting perspectives and opinions. A model of technology practice explains the interest in information policy, where a change in one…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Advocacy, Causal Models, Cultural Influences
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