The fourth of a series of articles on the
acquisition of scientific literature by libraries
in developing countries. Based on a study of
the situation in a few institutions selected to
be representative of the national picture.
Discusses the relationship between
technology and information and the problems
of transferring technology through the
transfer of information. Describes selected
scientific and technical libraries and
information services in Zambia and their
collection development policies. Considers
different types of material and different
methods of acquisition, including direct
purchase, donations, grants, exchanges,
interlibrary lending and legal deposit and
analyses acquisitions problems. Reviews the
future of information transfer in Zambia and
present proposals for further action.
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