1、1,Tools for TTLs: Resources and Technical Assistance for Higher-Education, R&D and Sci-Tech Projects with Information/Library Components,Presented by: Anita Johnson, Research Librarian Library & Archives of DevelopmentWith assistance from: Rick Hopper & Veronica Grigera HDNED & Education Advisory Se
2、rviceMay 10, 2006 11:30-1pm Location: MC C3-220,2,Description,Developments in Library & Information ScienceOperational ResponsesAvailable resources & technical assistance,3,Focusing the Application,4,Context of the Knowledge Economy,Knowledge for Development (K4D)Science, Educational Tech & Innovati
3、on,5,Why the change in issues/opportunities?,The InternetIncreased demand for end-user accessIncreased demand for faster communicationIncreased need for information literacy,6,End-User Information Overload,Where to find informationIs it correct/authoritative/current?How to manage information or find
4、 it again . . .,7,A Very Brief History of Libraries,Pre-Printing PressPreservation: Archives/CopyingAccess: Monastic / Private Libraries Security: Physical security for books Birth of the Modern Library (Gutenberg book press)Access: public, often open stacks, books circulateSecurity: “tattle tape”Cr
5、eation: Modern publishing industry, peer-review authority creation Electronic Libraries (above, plus)Access: via computer and IP addressSecurity: IT devicesCreation: Anyone can publish,8,Why Libraries are important,Shared resources save moneyLibrary services save time & frustrationAccess promotes In
6、formation LiteracyThe Importance of place,9,What does this mean for libraries?,Form & Function of Libraries / Info ProvidersLibrary/Information Science as a ProfessionLegal/Policy IssuesImplications for Client / Foreign Ministry relations,10,Changes in Operational Approaches,Content-Oriented Approac
7、hesMSI - Millennium Science InitiativeEFA Education for All,Content + Technology ApproachesInformation Management/TrainingEducation for the Knowledge Economy,11,Examples of Changes in Technical Assistance,Goals: Supply Library Books, Reference Materials (teachers & students)Education Sector Support
8、ProjectsRural Ed. Improvement Project+ Electronic resources and systemsHigher Ed: Yemen Higher Education (P076183)Higher Ed: Mauritania Higher Education (P087180),12,What do libraries look like today? Different tools/expertice needed,Traditional issuesBuildings Books/Journals Literacy Card Catalogs
9、Interlibrary LoanLibrary Finance Theft / Security ,Plus todays issues. . . ICT IssuesElectrificationIntegration of formatsStaff Capacity DevelopmentRapidly changing enduser environmentLicencing issues,13,A closer look at Issues & Opportunities - (Tertiary, Higher Education and Industry),Issues Then:
10、Access to materialsCostsPoliciesContributions Then:Textbook provisionTechnical Assistance,Present Issues:Computers & ConnectivityLicencingCapacity/LiteracyPolicyContinuancePresent Contributions:Electrification & ICTIndigenous / Electronic publishingAccess to electronic materialsTechnical assistance,
11、14,Some Solutions,1. Assistance from the Library NetworkResearchTechnical Assistance2. Research Guide: “Resources for Librarians & Information Professionals in Developing Countries”,15,Some Solutions from the Library Network,1. Research Assistance2. Technical Assistance available from the Bank-Fund
12、Library NetworkLibrary Development (university, high school, elem., corporate)Library buildings / space planningLibrary services planningLicencing of content / vendor negotiationStaffing, training, personnellUser centric servicesUser centric web designTraining / Information LiteracyPlanning / Budget
13、ingPolicy MarketingStaff are available to go on mission to provide orientation and advice. Please contact Marion Richards for more information: Matererobertsworldbank.org,16,Some Solutions Resources for Librarians in Low and Low-Middle Income Countries,A few examples: 1. Freely Accessible Full Text
14、Journals (including special programs for low & middle income countries) DOAJ, AJOL, GDN, INASP/PERI, AGORA, 2. Open Access Repositories OpenDOAR, OAIster, BASE Corporate Document Repositories: FAO, USAid DEX, Docs&Reports Statistical Sources FAOSTAT, ILOs LABORSTA 4. Free Citation Databases GDN, Jol
15、is, ERIC, UNESBib, PubMed 5. Document Delivery Services for Developing Countries GDN/BLDS Open Courseware JHSPH, MIT, TUFTS, CarnegieMellon, Utah State Technical Assistance INASP/PERI, eIFL, . . . A public version of the research guide is linked from:http:/jolis.worldbankimflib.org/external.htm,17,Questions / Discussion,
