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The potential impact of establishing a national library on library and information services in Mauritius
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posted on 2012-09-19, 13:06 authored by Ishwarduth DassyneThis dissertation studies the general issue of the establishment of a national library in the
existing library and information environment of the Republic of Mauritius. The Mauritius
National Library Act enacted by the Parliament in December 1996 is analysed section by
section to see how appropriate the provisions are for the achievement of the objectives of
the National Library. Comparisons are also made with relevant section of the national
library laws of other countries where the latter can serve as examples within the Mauritian
context. The potential impact of the establishment of the National Library on the
development of library and information services in Mauritius is then discussed by analysing
and interpreting data obtained from a review of the available literature, and from study
visits and discussions in libraries in Mauritius and in the national libraries of Scotland and
Wales. The general conclusion is that there is a necessity for the implementation of the
Mauritius National Library Act as soon as possible and recommendations are also made
for the smooth implantation of the National Library of Mauritius within the local library
and information environment.
History
School
- Science
Department
- Information Science
Publisher
Loughborough UniversityRights holder
© I. DassynePublication date
1997Notes
A Master's Dissertation, submitted in partial fulfIlment of the requirements for the award of Master of Arts degree of Loughborough University.Language
- en
Supervisor(s)
Jack MeadowsQualification name
- MA
Qualification level
- Masters