From Palm Leaves to PCs: Library Development in South East Asia [Bangkok, 1995]

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dc.audienceAudience::Asia-Oceania Regional Division
dc.contributor.authorInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
dc.contributor.editorSara Gould
dc.contributor.editorJudy Watkins
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-23T07:43:02Z
dc.date.available2025-05-23T07:43:02Z
dc.date.issued1995
dc.description.abstractPresented at the 1995 UAP Workshop in Bangkok, this report examines the development of library systems in Southeast Asia, highlighting the transition from traditional knowledge preservation methods, such as palm leaf manuscripts, to modern digital technologies. It explores the varied progress among countries in the region, from advanced national systems in Singapore and Malaysia to the post-conflict rebuilding efforts in Cambodia and Laos. Key challenges include limited infrastructure, lack of trained personnel, weak national policies, and unequal access to information, particularly in rural areas. The report underscores the importance of regional cooperation and international support from organizations like IFLA and UNESCO. It also emphasizes the need to invest in human resource development, legal frameworks, and preservation strategies. By analyzing regional experiences, the document advocates for a collaborative approach to modernizing libraries while preserving Southeast Asia’s rich documentary heritage and promoting equitable access to information.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.ifla.org/handle/20.500.14598/3984
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
dc.rights.holderInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
dc.rights.licenseCC BY 4.0
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectInternational cooperation
dc.subjectLibrary legislation
dc.subjectLiteracy
dc.subjectLibrary publishing
dc.subjectPreservation
dc.subjectCultural heritage
dc.titleFrom Palm Leaves to PCs: Library Development in South East Asia [Bangkok, 1995]
dc.typeOther
ifla.UnitRegional Division::Asia-Oceania Regional Division
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