French international booksellers, suppliers to libraries, à la fin du vingtième siècle

This article is a 1998 field report from Paris on the major French international booksellers who supply libraries throughout the world, in particular the firms of Aux Amateurs de Livres, Library Service Association, and Jean Touzot. Data were gathered by means of interviews, a questionnaire, and direct observation. The article describes the histories of the firms and their $10 million market, organization, services, operations, and outlook.     

Proposal for a National Library Plan for Iran

Abstract

This study surveyed Government school libraries in Benue State before the creation of Kogi State from Benue. The study was carried out using 100 non-pretested questionnaire forms of which only 70 were returned with sufficient information for analysis and generalization.

The study focused on how over 60 government school libraries, scattered over a large geographical area with a poor road network and few funds, are centrally administered. Further, the study covered the extent of co-operation between school libraries and their relationship to the central administration at the Ministry of Education and other library authorities elsewhere. The acquisition policy, staffing, processing, distribution and inspection, as well as operational standards are discussed and suggestions for improvement are supplied. Possible areas for further research relating to the study are raised in conclusion.