Piala 97

This PIALA 1997 Proceedings follows the tradition of publishing papers from each annual conference of the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries and Archives (PIALA). After welcoming remarks from Sue Moses, Kapily Capelle, and Isabel Rungrad, the following papers are included: "Places of Enlightenment, Places of Dreams" (Maradel Gale); "Pohnpeian History: The Challenge of Understanding, Using and Preserving Pohnpeian History" (Rufino Mauricio); "Reference and Information Service with Limited Resources" (Jackson Yang); "Grant Writing: A Panel Discussion Summary" (Judy Caldwell, Dan Perin, Bob Spegal, Jimmy Hicks, Fran Hezel, Marcus Samo, Dana Russo); "The Library: A Place of Enlightenment--Experiences of Some Librarians in Papua New Guinea" (Margaret Obi); "Information and Development in Papua New Guinea: Some Thoughts" (Margaret Obi); "Pacific Literature for Children and Young Adults" (Marilyn Salas); A Strategy for the Control of National, State and Territorial Archives in Micronesia" (Peter Orlovich); and "Collecting English Language Pacific Fiction of the Colonial Period, with Comments on Some Titles" (Carol Mills). (AEF)

This handbook provides thorough, up-to-date information on associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives. The second, completely revised and considerably enlarged edition contains 633 comprehensive and updated entries from over 130 countries. Over 170 new entries documenting the latest trends and developments in the field are included, and an increase of more than 7 % in the number of associations covered. The first part lists internationally active associations in alphabetical order. In the second part, national associations are arranged by country, and listed within the countries alphabetically. The volume includes indexes of names, subjects and official organs. The entries contain the following details: Name, with abbreviation and English translation where available Address with telephone, telex, fax, eMail and URL Functionaries, members of staff Languages, Year of foundation Main field of interest and goals Structure, finances Summary of members (numbers, structure, types of membership) Membership conferences, congresses, publications Activities (e.g. legislative proceedings or educational)

Read this unique title and learn about the global reach -- how today's libraries, through the Internet, can reach into other communities and connect almost instantaneously to information resources around the world. Read about the local touch -- the human touch in the form of library professionals who are experts at locating, organizing, and evaluating information.

"Directory of non-profit associations in the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives. It includes those associations formed by institutions, staff and associations for professional education" - Introduction.

This handbook provides detailed information on associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives.