Session Number
P132
Keywords
university libraries, international co-operation, development, ICT, Belgium, Flanders
Description
Context: In Belgium the universities are quite active in international co-operation programs. Library development is incorporated in many of these programs. Most efforts are directed towards further development of ICT in libraries and towards the related needed changes in library management. Purpose of this contribution: To outline the evolution of the inputs of Belgium in international cooperation towards strengthening technology in university libraries of developing countries. This may lead to an exchange of ideas with colleagues interested in similar activities. Findings: For a number of aspects, we can outline
- experience gained
- lessons learned from this and state of the art
- views, ideas and recommendations concerning the way forward
- Selecting partner universities · Suitability of technology and expertise
- Appreciation of international co-operation
- Motivating young experts
- Involving expertise from abroad
- ICT infrastructure as prerequisite
- Digital libraries as parts of ICT projects
- Co-operation among funding donor agencies in partner countries
- Scientific research versus practical applications
- Print versus digital
- Evaluation of Programs and Projects
- Communication and synergy among various Programs
- Synergy between activities of experts from Belgium for various funding agencies
- Co-operation architecture
- Small isolated co-operation actions versus big institutional co-operation programs
The following aspects or problems deserve attention:
P132 Presentation
International Cooperation Towards the Development of Technology in University Libraries
Context: In Belgium the universities are quite active in international co-operation programs. Library development is incorporated in many of these programs. Most efforts are directed towards further development of ICT in libraries and towards the related needed changes in library management. Purpose of this contribution: To outline the evolution of the inputs of Belgium in international cooperation towards strengthening technology in university libraries of developing countries. This may lead to an exchange of ideas with colleagues interested in similar activities. Findings: For a number of aspects, we can outline
- experience gained
- lessons learned from this and state of the art
- views, ideas and recommendations concerning the way forward
- Selecting partner universities · Suitability of technology and expertise
- Appreciation of international co-operation
- Motivating young experts
- Involving expertise from abroad
- ICT infrastructure as prerequisite
- Digital libraries as parts of ICT projects
- Co-operation among funding donor agencies in partner countries
- Scientific research versus practical applications
- Print versus digital
- Evaluation of Programs and Projects
- Communication and synergy among various Programs
- Synergy between activities of experts from Belgium for various funding agencies
- Co-operation architecture
- Small isolated co-operation actions versus big institutional co-operation programs
The following aspects or problems deserve attention: