Physics Astronomy Mathematics - Asia Pacific Forum
What's NewAims of the Project
PAM-APF was established in early 1999. This Forum emphasises:- fostering the exchange of information amongst colleagues;
- ensuring that publishers are aware of technological weaknesses in developing countries, especially in the Asia Pacific Region; and
- assisting colleagues to obtain the bibliographic information required by their research communities.
Current activities of PAM-APF
- The trial of email partnerships between librarians/information specialists in developing countries and those in developed countries, is now being established. Letters inviting the first group of partners were posted in December 1999. This trial goup will be monitored for a few months and their feed back will assist with the organisation of all future partnerships. We should have all those interested in participating involved by the middle of next year.
- As at June 1999 the pam-apf discussion list included about 120 participants from 24 countries.
- A survey was undertaken at the time the Forum was established. The results were presented at the 1999 SLA Annual Conference, PAM Roundtable Session, by Christina Louis of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
- The methods of assistance that can be provided were discussed at our first meeting, at the Australian Library and Information Association's Conference,Strait to the Future
Last updated 21 May 2001
