Browsing by Author "Skouvig, Laura"

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    IFLA Journal. July 2000
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 2000-07) IFLA Headquarters; Kurata, Keiji; Ocholla, Dennis N.; Maina, J. M.; Andersen, Jack; Skouvig, Laura; Goulding, Anne; Rowley, Jennifer; Parker, Stephen; Shimmon, Ross
    This issue of the IFLA Journal presents global research on evolving roles of libraries in society, particularly focusing on information literacy, public policy, and historical perspectives. Articles analyze library education in Kenya, the development of information policies in Japan, and the professional discourse in library and information science. Contributions also examine how libraries adapt to new social expectations and technologies, using case studies from Asia, Africa, and Europe. The issue highlights how libraries are not only adapting to the digital environment but are also shaping cultural, educational, and political change in diverse regional contexts.
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    IFLA Journal. May 2000
    (K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH, 2000-05) IFLA Headquarters; Andersen, Jack; Skouvig, Laura; Goulding, Anne; Rowley, Jennifer; Chowdhury, Gobinda G.; McMenemy, David; McCree, Donna; Musoke, Maria G. N.; Parker, Stephen; Shimmon, Ross
    This issue of the IFLA Journal focuses on evolving roles and practices in library and information science, with emphasis on discourse analysis, digital access, and library service innovation. Articles explore the professional identity of librarians, public library usage patterns, and the integration of digital information systems. Case studies from the UK, Uganda, and Scandinavia offer diverse perspectives on user behavior, technological challenges, and institutional change. The issue underscores the importance of critical reflection, technological adaptation, and user-centered approaches in shaping the future of libraries within an increasingly digital and information-driven global context.