Public libraries and Nigerian cultural development

Benjamin U. Ugwoke and Ifeyinwa Omekwu

International Journal of Information Management, 2014, vol. 34, issue 1, 17-19

Abstract: This paper has identified the ingredients of culture, especially as found in an African society such as Nigeria. It has shown the cultural missions of public libraries as enunciated in the 1995 UNESCO Public Library Manifesto. It shows the role culture in the development of a society. It has discussed some of the ways the cultures of different Nigerian ethnic groups have been negatively influenced; and the problems hindering public libraries in the country from performing their cultural functions creditably. It emphasizes that this category of libraries should be adequately supported for them to uphold, and project the good image of Nigerians through their cherished cultural activities.

Keywords: Public library; Nigeria; Culture; Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2013.08.009

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