A semester in Palestine: volunteering in Birzeit University main library

Maguire, John T

Australian Library Journal 2001 50 (2)1186
(ReLIS:jul:juljuh:y:2001:v:50:i:2:p:1186)

Abstract:

John T Maguire is a Canberra librarian who took leave from employment to study and work as a volunteer librarian at Birzeit University in Palestine. The university library, work undertaken and organisation of the placement are described. Comment is also made on the role of information technology in libraries.

Keywords: Voluntariado ; Organizaciones no gubernamentales ; Bibliotecas universitarias ; Africa ; Países árabes ; Países en desarrollo
Pages: 1186
Volume: 50
Year: 2001
Issue: 2

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