"A useful review of the literature pertaining to library aid and globalization, including book donation/distribution programmes, and support for local publishers. The study focuses on two questions: what are the major needs of libraries in the developing countries? And whether some of those needs are, or are not, being met. Despite anecdotal evidence gathered by the authors during visits to developing countries, that globalization has affected the type of library aid now needed, no research could be found to substantiate this. It is the contention of the authors, however, that lessons learned from the existing research about more traditional “book aid” remain very relevant to library aid relationships affected by globalization, and that these lessons should be used as the basis for further research that incorporates this new phenomenon of internationalization. “Clearly, in order to develop effective programs that make a difference within the new global economy and information world, further research on the challenges and opportunities of library aid is needed." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1380)