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Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries

AUTHOR Ai-Saleem, Naifa Eid; Al-Suqri; Lillard, Linda L. et al.
PUBLISHER Information Science Reference (07/31/2013)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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While high quality library and information services continue to thrive and strengthen economic and social development, much of the knowledge that exists on user's needs and behaviors is fundamentally based on the results of users in English-speaking, western developed countries. Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries highlights the struggles that developing countries face in terms of information gaps and information-seeking user behavior. The publication highlights ways in which users in developing countries can benefit from properly implementing LIS services. Researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in the design and delivery of information services will benefit from this collection of research.
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ISBN-13: 9781466643536
ISBN-10: 1466643536
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 288
Carton Quantity: 12
Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.69 x 11.00 inches
Weight: 2.11 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Computers | System Administration - Storage & Retrieval
Computers | Library & Information Science - Administration & Management
Computers | Library & Information Science - Digital & Online Resources
Dewey Decimal: 020.917
Library of Congress Control Number: 2013011320
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While high quality library and information services continue to thrive and strengthen economic and social development, much of the knowledge that exists on user's needs and behaviors is fundamentally based on the results of users in English-speaking, western developed countries. Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries highlights the struggles that developing countries face in terms of information gaps and information-seeking user behavior. The publication highlights ways in which users in developing countries can benefit from properly implementing LIS services. Researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in the design and delivery of information services will benefit from this collection of research.
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