... change, with difficult challenges to be overcome. For example, during the past 20 years, the number of library schools has grown in some regions and declined in some, such as South Africa. Common LIS factors include amalgamation, re‐orientation, and curriculum review and revision. Design/methodology...

... be given data creation, collection and processing. Indicates that more up‐to‐date information is needed on literacy rates, poverty levels,school enrolment (to name a few) among black South Africans. Gives methods on how to improve information systems in South Africa and reveals how an information...

... far as an international focal point, and the intention is to review the workings of the programme and seek a host in a Third World country after five years. Iran and South Africa Controversy surrounded the conference early on, even reaching the national press, over the participation of Iranian...

...Wendy Drewett Mention South Africa and it always arouses strong emotions and so a phone call from the British Council in 1985 inviting my husband and me to visit that country gave us a great deal to think about. Would we be supporting a detestable régime? Would we be safe? Would we be acceptable...

...CHRISTOPHER MERRETT Education is the scene of bitter struggles in South Africa, but a revolution is occurring making education freely available for all. Librarians are responding positively in some ways, by offering resources and alternative education libraries, but many prefer to follow...