A Chronology of Formalized Approaches to Information Management in the Southeast Asian Region

This article provides an overview of the development of systematic approaches to managing information in the Southeast Asian region. The overview is presented as a chronology for the following countries: Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei Darassalam with a few references to the wider region. Topics under the broad heading of information management include: the setting up of libraries, the automation of libraries, the start of professional associations and relevant education programs, conferences, electronic information products and services, bibliographic projects, relevant legislation, and telecommunications networks.