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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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| Language: | en |
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1976
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED142166 |
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- Workshop on Possibilities for Improving Information Transfer. Discussion Guide. Delivery Systems Foreign Countries Information Centers Information Retrieval Information Services Information Systems Library Cooperation Library Networks Library Services Models Regional Cooperation Regional Programs The following topics are discussed to show various forms for cooperative ventures in the information field which countries within a region might consider: (1) building up basic resources, collections, and stores; (2) collective retrieval tools to the combined resources of the region; (3) regional information service activities; (4) communication network development; (5) training of users and information officers; (6) machinery for regional cooperation; and (7) prerequisites for effective regional cooperation. Some examples of regional cooperation in the information field which have proved successful are included and serve as models. The paper was used as a discussion guide for the UNESCO sponsored workshop held in Rabat, Morocco from May 24-28, 1976. (JPF)