Browsing by Author "Lyall, Jan"

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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. May 1994
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 1994-05) IFLA Headquarters; Liebaers, Herman; Clements, David W.G.; Lyall, Jan; Brandt, Astrid-Christiane; Sharifi, Hadi; Samuel, John G.; Perminova, O.I.; de Sá Rodrigues Pinho Araujo, Maria Fernanda; Ferreira de Andrade, Joachim Marçal; Foot, Marjam; Boston, George; Cornish, Graham P.; Norman, Sandy; Banjo, Gboyega
    This special issue of the IFLA Journal is dedicated to the themes of preservation and conservation in libraries worldwide. It features a tribute to Robert Vosper and includes contributions on preventive conservation, the management of preservation programs in Asia-Pacific, and techniques for safeguarding palm-leaf manuscripts, leather bindings, and photographic archives. Articles also address mass conservation technologies, copyright issues related to preservation, and the role of international organizations like UNESCO. Together, the pieces offer a global perspective on safeguarding cultural heritage through innovative and context-sensitive preservation strategies.