Abstract
Paper presented at the World Library and Information Congress, 69th IFLA General Conference, Berlin, Germany, 1–8 August 2003. Due to the government’s decision to give priority to political and economic issues rather than to developing libraries, the availability of public libraries in Indonesia is disappointing compared to neighbouring countries. The needs for reading materials and access to information have triggered the growth of community-based libraries, pioneered by individuals, institutions and NGOs throughout the country. Decentralization opens opportunities for local governments to improve local library services. A recently prepared draft law for a National Library System may enhance the role of the National Library in relation to public library development.
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