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Main Author: Mahon, F. V., Ed.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1985
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED270119
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  • Planning and Establishment of a National Teledocumentation Network--Guidelines Based on the Spanish Experience. Mahon, F. V., Ed. Databases Developing Nations Foreign Countries International Cooperation Library Planning Models Online Searching Online Systems Program Descriptions Reference Services Finding that the promotion of a national information industry can best be pursued through the planning and establishment of a national teledocumentation network, this study (based on the experiences of Spain) offers a model that may be of interest to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) member states wishing to develop a viable online searching or national teledocumentation strategy. Following an introduction, the document contains 11 major sections: (1) Typology of Public and Private Bodies Participating in the National Teledocumentation Networks; (2) Introduction and Promotion of Teledocumentation Services; (3) Need to Endow the Promotion Group with Independent Legal Status; (4) Getting Started in Teledocumentation; (5) Structure of the Teledocumentation Sector; (6) Management Body of the Promotion Group; (7) Training of Specialists in Access to Databases; (8) Dissemination and Marketing of Teledocumentation Services; (9) Stimulating a Spirit of Cooperation among Teledocumentation Intermediaries; (10) Development of the Database Production and Distribution Subsectors; and (11) Building Up Research and Development and Consulting Capabilities for the Launching of New Value Added Services. Detailed descriptions of specific activities are contained in a series of annexes. (THC)