UNISIST II: Special Report

The major part of this report of the Intergovernmental Conference on Scientific and Technical Information (UNISIST II), held in Paris May 28-June 1, 1979, focuses on three sets of recommendations which were unanimously approved after combining the recommendations proposed by various groups and blocs...

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Published inInformation Retrieval and Library Automation Vol. 15; no. 1
Main Author Hattery, Lowell H., Ed
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lomond Publications, Inc 01.06.1979
Subjects
Background
Conference Reports
Cooperation
Developed Nations
Developing Nations
Information Dissemination
Information Needs
International Organizations
Recommendations
Scientific and Technical Information
Technology Transfer
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Summary:The major part of this report of the Intergovernmental Conference on Scientific and Technical Information (UNISIST II), held in Paris May 28-June 1, 1979, focuses on three sets of recommendations which were unanimously approved after combining the recommendations proposed by various groups and blocs: (1) recommendations to the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD), (2) recommendations to Unesco, and (3) recommendations to member states. In addition, the report summarizes the conference's major issues of concern, provides a brief description of conference activities, discusses the "politicization" of the conference, describes U.S. participation, and presents a short historical background of UNISIST, including its policies, plans, norms, and standards. (JD)