In spite of their enormous power to propel human progress, libraries are increasingly asked to justify the resources spent on them, to justify even their very existence. In this climate, libraries must be accountable, ...

This paper explores the a generalized technical framework for a digital library in which very large numbers of objects, comprising all types of material, are accessible over national computer networks. Eight general ...

Citizen and media right to access to information generated and received by public institutions is essential for controlling corrupt practices, which flourish wherever there are low levels of transparency and accountability. ...