Browsing by Author "Gorman, G. E."

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    IFLA Journal. January 2000
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 2000-01) IFLA Headquarters; Mason, Ingrid; Rowley, Jennifer; Chowdhury, Gobinda G.; Gorman, G. E.; Williamson, Kirsty; McGregor, Joy; Musoke, Maria G. N.; Parker, Stephen; Shimmon, Ross
    This issue of the IFLA Journal presents international perspectives on the evolving role of libraries in the digital age. Articles explore the challenges of digitization, the impact of information technology on library services, and the development of user-centered information strategies. Studies from Africa, Australia, and Europe address issues such as electronic resource management, information literacy, and the training of library professionals. The issue reflects the global shift toward integrating digital tools into library operations while emphasizing the continuing need for equitable access, professional development, and strategic planning to support libraries' missions in a rapidly changing information environment.
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    IFLA Journal. January 2001
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 2001-01) IFLA Headquarters; Chowdhury, Gobinda G.; Gorman, G. E.; Dorothy, Williams; Zhang, Yin; Zhang, Jin; Mwaniki, Andrew; Ojedokun, Ayoku; Goulding, Anne; Rowley, Jennifer; Ferguson, Stuart; Parker, Stephen; Shimmon, Ross
    This issue of the IFLA Journal examines key trends in library and information science, focusing on digital information management, access, and user behavior. Articles address metadata and indexing, user search strategies, and the integration of digital resources in academic and public libraries. Case studies from China, Africa, and the UK explore issues such as information literacy, evaluation of digital services, and the training of library professionals. The contributions reflect ongoing global efforts to adapt library practices to the digital age, highlighting innovation, user needs, and the importance of skills development in maintaining relevant and effective library services.
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    IFLA Journal. March 2000
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 2000-03) IFLA Headquarters; Alemna, Anaba A.; Musoke, Maria G. N.; Chowdhury, Gobinda G.; Gorman, G. E.; Rowley, Jennifer; McCree, Donna; Kiondo, Eliud; Parker, Stephen; Shimmon, Ross
    This issue of the IFLA Journal explores library and information services in developing regions, with a focus on Africa and Asia. Articles address key themes such as access to information, library automation, user education, and digital resource management. Case studies from Uganda, Ghana, and Tanzania provide insight into local challenges and innovative solutions for improving library services. Other contributions examine professional training and the role of librarians in the digital environment. The issue underscores the importance of capacity-building, policy development, and international collaboration in enhancing equitable access to information and supporting sustainable development in the global library community.
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    IFLA Journal. September - October 2001
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 2002-10) IFLA Headquarters; Igun, Stella E.; Virkus, Sirje; Kauppi, Niina; Hedlund, Turid; Dorner, Daniel G.; Gorman, G. E.; Buchanan, Sally; Tedd, Lucy A.; Young, Helen; Chowdhury, Gobinda G.; Quarmby, Kate; Parker, Stephen; Shimmon, Ross
    This issue of the IFLA Journal explores critical developments in library and information science, with a focus on education, user needs, and digital transformation. Articles examine information-seeking behavior in Nigeria, distance education in the Baltic region, and digital library initiatives in Finland and New Zealand. Topics also include disaster planning, user-focused website design, and electronic information services in academic libraries. Contributors highlight global efforts to enhance library services through technology, training, and strategic planning. The issue reflects the profession’s commitment to adapting practices and policies to meet the changing demands of users in an increasingly digital and globalized environment.