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Libraries as Portal for knowledge driven Rural Community Development

Libraries as Portal for knowledge driven Rural Community Development. By Asubiojo , B. O. (Mrs.) University Librarian, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Types of Libraries. Academic Libraries Special Libraries National Libraries School Libraries Public Libraries. Public Library.

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Libraries as Portal for knowledge driven Rural Community Development

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  1. Libraries as Portal for knowledge driven Rural Community Development By Asubiojo, B. O. (Mrs.) University Librarian, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile Ife

  2. Types of Libraries Academic Libraries Special Libraries National Libraries School Libraries Public Libraries

  3. Public Library Publicly owned and financed Provides service to the general public Provides informal educational opportunities Enrich knowledge of individuals Provides avenues for information needs

  4. Public Library Supports educational, civic and cultural activities Provides recreational opportunities Encourages constructive use of leisure time

  5. Features of a Public Library Its Clientele is heterogenous Is everybody’s library provides unique services Information available has a wide range

  6. Development of Public Libraries in Nigeria Only few LG have libraries Are poorly funded and maintained Establishment on the decline since SAP Poor financial attitudes by the Government Extension services available to prisons, hospitals, orphanage homes in the 60s and 70s

  7. Benefits of Public Libraries Channel through which information can be accessed Means of information dissemination by government Serves all Touches lives of young people A tool for eradication of poverty Promotes culture

  8. Benefits of Public Libraries Promotes democracy Empowers Brings people and ideas together Bridge information divide between individuals A source of free computer usage and Internet access offers expertise of Librarians in information seeking

  9. Benefits of Public Libraries Satisfies information needs of diverse group of people Provides awareness to current happenings Libraries are for everyone, everywhere

  10. Challenges of Public Libraries in Nigeria Poor funding Lack of recognition Inadequate and dilapidated accommodation Collections are usually old No ICT infrastructure Poor perception of public libraries and Librarians Lack of legislation and enforcement of library laws

  11. Recommendations • Provision off adequate funding • Adequate buildings • Provision of necessary infrastructural facilities • Adequate staffing • Enforcement of legislation • Lobbying, advocacy and fund raising • Capacity building • Improved material acquisition

  12. Conclusion • Public libraries should be seen as portal for knowledge driven rural community development • Public libraries should be given due recognition • All local government should have functional public libraries

  13. Thank you for listening

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