Browsing by Author "Line, Maurice B."

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    IFLA Journal. January 1996
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 1996-01) IFLA Headquarters; Berry, John W.; Reid, Edna O.F.; Batt, Chris; Fjällbrant, Nancy; Line, Maurice B.; Kagan, Alfred; Hood, Joan M.; Massis, Bruce M.; Poynder, Richard
    This issue of the IFLA Journal highlights global trends in library development, information policy, and user services. Articles explore the challenges of library cooperation in multicultural environments, the implications of national information infrastructure plans, and the growing impact of digital technologies. Case studies from Europe, Africa, and Asia illustrate diverse approaches to professional training, library promotion, and access to information. The issue underscores the need for libraries to adapt to societal and technological change while reaffirming their central role in supporting education, democracy, and lifelong learning worldwide.
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    IFLA Journal. January 1998
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 1998-01) IFLA Headquarters; Weller, Ann C.; Line, Maurice B.; Gericke, Elizabeth M.; Matare, Elizabeth; Pollock, Miriam; Brown, Karen; Lyall, Jan
    This issue of the IFLA Journal explores the evolving roles of libraries and librarians in an era of digital transformation and global information exchange. Articles examine scientific communication, library user education, professional training, and the challenges of developing information infrastructures in under-resourced regions. Special attention is given to gender equity in library leadership and efforts to improve access to information in Africa. Through comparative analyses and case studies, the issue emphasizes the importance of innovation, cooperation, and policy support in strengthening library services and ensuring equitable access to knowledge across diverse global contexts.
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    IFLA Journal. January 1999
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 1999-01) IFLA Headquarters; Line, Maurice B.; Hajdukiewicz, Linda; Lor, Peter Johan; Szántó, Péter; Muswazi, Paiki; Knuth, Rebecca; Nuis, Aad; Johnson, Ian M.
    This issue of the IFLA Journal opens with reflections on the evolving mission of libraries in an increasingly globalized and digitized world. Articles address diverse topics such as national information policy, access to knowledge in post-communist societies, the role of libraries in development, and cultural preservation. Contributions also explore ethical responsibilities, library cooperation, and the challenges facing library systems in transition economies. The issue highlights international perspectives and underlines the continuing importance of libraries as instruments of education, equity, and democratic engagement, especially amid rapid technological change and societal transformation.
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    IFLA Journal. July 1998
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 1998-09) IFLA Headquarters; Trent, Ronald R.; Crews, Kenneth D.; Jones, Charles W.; Line, Maurice B.; Perry, Ruth E.; Cloonan, Michele Valerie; Crump, Norman; McCabe, Gerard B.; Kennedy, Marie R.; Lemieux, Victoria L.
    This issue of the IFLA Journal presents a range of scholarly contributions examining intellectual property, copyright law, and preservation practices in libraries and archives. Authors analyze the implications of digital technologies on fair use, licensing, and access to information. Additional articles address professional education, cataloguing standards, and library management innovations. The issue offers global perspectives on adapting traditional library functions to contemporary challenges, emphasizing policy reform, international cooperation, and ethical responsibility. Through case studies and theoretical reflections, it underscores the ongoing evolution of libraries as dynamic institutions navigating the intersection of law, culture, and information.