Our Publications
INASP publishes a wide variety of resources, most of which are available to download, free of charge. You can view the full list below or navigate via publication or audience type on the left hand menu. We publish books, case studies research reports and programme reviews.
We also publish a triannual INASP newsletter of original articles, alerts and news items: to find out more, or to read it online, go to the Newsletters page.
For information on training materials, guidelines and links, see the Resources page.
Featured Publications - Books
Income Generation: Experiences from public library systems in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa
Edited by Anne Powell. This book presents five case studies of income generating activities in African libraries. In print only. (2003)
Income Generation: Experiences from university libraries in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa
Edited by Diana Rosenberg. This book presents eight case studies of successful income generation within African university libraries. Out of print. (2002)
Information and Communication Technologies in Africa: A Review and Selective Annotated Bibliography 1990-2000
by Dr Catherine Nyaki Adeya. This review and annotated bibliography brings together diverse sources of information on ICTs in Africa from selected websites and printed literature. Online only. (2001)
Into the Information Age
Edited by Maurice Chimfwembe Lundu and Charles BM Lungu. A record of the automation of library services at the Copperbelt University, Zambia, 1993-1999. Out of print. (2002)
Library Funding: Adequate financial support for African university libraries
By John Willemse. Guidelines for African university libraries on determining levels and sources of financial support. Out of Print. (2002)
Marketing and Promotion for Agricultural and Rural Development Publications: A Practical Guide
By Bridget Impey. This guide is designed to provide a compendium of practical advice on all aspects of marketing and promotion. It is particularly aimed to assist NGOs and small publishers. Published in English and French. This book is no longer in print. (2001)
Practical Guide to Bookselling
Edited by Oluronke Orimalade and Bridget Impey. This book provides guidance on establishing and running a successful bookselling business, and is designed to be a resource for both existing and new booksellers. Published in English and French. This book is out of print(2005)
Public Libraries in Africa: A Report and Annotated Bibliography
Compiled by Aissa Issak. This book provides an analysis of trends in the development of public libraries, based on literature reviews of recent publications and reports from selected countries in Africa. (2000)
Reader Development and Reading Promotion: Recent experiences from seven countries in Africa
Edited by Diana Rosenberg. This book presents 10 case studies of reader development activities within Africa. Available for download only (2003)
Science Dissemination using Open Access
This is an online compendium of selected literature on Open Access presented to increase the awareness of the potential of open publishing in general. Electronic document. Available in Engish and Spanish.