Non-Governmental Organizations and Information

Lynne M. Rudasill; Steve W. Witt

doi:10.1081/E-ELIS3-120043551

Non-Governmental Organizations and Information

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The advent of global civil society has highlighted the importance of the nongovernmental organization as a factor in the development of the information society. Understanding this phenomenon is essential for those interested in the dissemination of information surrounding various actors in civil society. Here we define the nongovernmental organization, discuss the different types of nongovernmental organizations and the areas in which they are active. The development of these organizations is discussed as well as future scenarios. Most importantly, the place of these organizations in information society, and interaction of the organizations with libraries, archives, and others in the pursuit of free and equitable access is explored.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, Third Edition
Editors	Marcia J. Bates, Mary Niles Maack
Publisher	CRC Press
Pages	3916-3923
ISBN (Electronic)	9780203757635
ISBN (Print)	978-0-8493-9712-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1081/E-ELIS3-120043551
State	Published - Dec 7 2009

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