Current Catalog


Book Description

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.




The Bibliography of Africa


Book Description

First published in 1970. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.




World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Associations


Book Description

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)




Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science


Book Description

"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science provides an outstanding resource in 33 published volumes with 2 helpful indexes. This thorough reference set--written by 1300 eminent, international experts--offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field."







The SCOLMA Directory of Libraries and Special Collections on Africa in the United Kingdom and in Europe


Book Description

"...UNCOVERS GOLD IN UNLIKELY PLACES...NO INSTITUTION WITH AN INTEREST IN AFRICAN STUDIES SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT."--AFRICAN AFFAIRS. Now covering collections in Eastern Europe, this guide identifies & describes significant holdings of African material in libraries throughout newly united Europe. Published on behalf of the Standing Conference on Library Materials on Africa (SCOLMA), the fifth edition of the directory contains nearly 400 entries, & encompasses both major libraries & more elusive, specialized concerns. Citations provide specific details about the scope & depth of each collection, including book & serial holdings, audiovisual materials, CD-ROM resources, online databases, & other services. Details on an institution's loan & access policies, reference facilities & hours are furnished along with basic contact information--mailing addresses (conventional & electronic), telephone, FAX, & telex. A helpful index provides access by library name as well as topic.




The African Studies Companion


Book Description

Published in dual print and electronic formats, this is a new edition of a much acclaimed reference source that brings together a wide range of sources of information in the African studies field, covering both print and electronic sources. It evaluates the best online resources, the major general reference tools in print format, current bibliographies and indexing services, biographical, cartographic, statistical and economic resources, as well as film and video resources. Additionally, there are separate sections on African studies library collections and repositories throughout the world, a directory of over 250 African studies journals; listings of news sources, profiles of publishers active in the African studies field, dealers and distributors of African studies materials, African studies societies and associations, major African and international organizations, donor agencies and foundations, awards and prizes in African studies, electronic mailing lists and discussion forums, and more.