The Role Of Public Libraries In The Transformation Of African Society
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The Role Of Public Libraries In The Transformation Of African Society
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Author : Jive Lubbungu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-11-17
The Role Of Public Libraries In The Transformation Of African Society written by Jive Lubbungu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-17 with categories.
The Role Of Public Libraries In The Transformation Of African Society
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Author : Jive Lubbungu
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2020-12-07
The Role Of Public Libraries In The Transformation Of African Society written by Jive Lubbungu and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-07 with History categories.
Academic Paper from the year 2020 in the subject African Studies - Literature, grade: 1, Kwame Nkrumah University, language: English, abstract: The study examines the role of five public libraries in Kabwe whether they have lived up to their expected roles. The study is a case study using a qualitative paradigm, and data was collected through physical visitation to the libraries. Data collection instruments used were an observation guide and a semi-structured interview guide. 5 library staff were interviewed, one from each library, while 3 library users were interviewed from each library. Libraries are the purveyor of information, custodian of knowledge, and the house of learning and play a vital role in the development of any society by catering for information needs of thousands of people within a particular community. Reding (2005) adds that libraries in our societies are stewards of our heritage, organisers of the knowledge in the books they collect, they take the knowledge of the past and present and lay it down for the future. Libraries are considered to be agents of educational, social, economic and political changes or revolutions in the community and their doors are now open to all who need them. The present study examines the role of five public libraries in Kabwe whether they have lived up to their expected roles. The study revealed there was understaffing in the libraries coupled with demotivation. Presence of outdated books and lack of publicity on the existence of the libraries resulted in a low number of patrons to the libraries. Those who visited the libraries were either using their own materials or simply went to access newspapers to learn about current affairs. The study further revealed that there was an average of 15 people per day who accessed the library. Further, none of the interviewed library users visited the library for recreational reading but to prepare for exams or read the newspaper for current affairs. However, the library authorities were in the process of putting in place plans to encourage the communities to appreciate the existence of the libraries. Some plans underway included library commemoration activities in June 2019 whose theme is "Library =(is equal) to strong communities" and the introduction of a pre-school at Makululu compound Environmental Public Information Centre (EPIC) among others. In view of the above findings, the paper argues that the role of the libraries in transformation of communities in Kabwe still remains an illusion, as a lot needs to be done if the book has to leave a footprint in society. The study further argues that in the absence of the latest materials that also caters all fields, the community cannot be inspired to visit the library. Ultimately, produce a cadre of people who do not put premium in reading, thereby breed a society that is not critical. One of the major footprints of the book is that people become educated and learn how to conform to their behaviours. Perhaps this explains why most youths in Kabwe indulge themselves in alcohol abuse because libraries do not exist in their minds as recreational centres.
The Africanisation Of The Public Library
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Author : Wilhelmina Margaretha Vermeulen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Africanisation Of The Public Library written by Wilhelmina Margaretha Vermeulen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Libraries categories.
Librarianship As A Bridge To An Information And Knowledge Society In Africa
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Author : Alli Mcharazo
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2008-11-03
Librarianship As A Bridge To An Information And Knowledge Society In Africa written by Alli Mcharazo and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Knowledge Management was the theme of the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL XVII) in 2006. This selection of conference papers provides a cross-disciplinary approach to knowledge, information and development and how the three together can mould a new and more informed society. The challenge is to make our libraries more people-centered and Afro-centric, not simply serving the interests of the elite and paying little attention to the plight of the less well off. This needs to change, with libraries becoming more inclusive and serving the needs of all. These papers raise provocative questions, and provide an insight into the struggle of information services in this part of Africa to be part of an emerging information and knowledge society.
Rural Community Libraries In Africa Challenges And Impacts
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Author : Dent, Valeda F.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2014-01-31
Rural Community Libraries In Africa Challenges And Impacts written by Dent, Valeda F. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"This book investigates the relationship between local libraries and community development, from the historical roots of rural libraries to their influence on the literacy, economy, and culture of the surrounding region"--Provided by publisher.
Libraries In East Africa
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Author : Anna-Britta Wallenius
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute
Release Date : 1971
Libraries In East Africa written by Anna-Britta Wallenius and has been published by Nordic Africa Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Use Of Libraries For The Development Of South Africa
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Author : R. B. Zaaiman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Use Of Libraries For The Development Of South Africa written by R. B. Zaaiman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Biblioteke categories.
Handbook Of Research On Advocacy Promotion And Public Programming For Memory Institutions
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Author : Ngulube, Patrick
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2019-01-11
Handbook Of Research On Advocacy Promotion And Public Programming For Memory Institutions written by Ngulube, Patrick and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-11 with Political Science categories.
Memory institutions such as archives, libraries, and museums collect, arrange, describe, and preserve their collections and holdings in order to make them accessible to the community. However, these institutions remain underutilized and are struggling to raise awareness of their existence and attract users and funders. The Handbook of Research on Advocacy, Promotion, and Public Programming for Memory Institutions is a collection of innovative research on emerging strategies such as advocacy, outreach, marketing, and public programming to promote memory institutions and engage the community. While highlighting topics including customer service solutions, social media, and collection development strategies, this book is ideally designed for heritage management and information professionals, curators, museum management, archival specialists, librarians, policymakers, researchers, and academicians.
Public Libraries In Africa
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Author : Aissa Issak
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Public Libraries In Africa written by Aissa Issak and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Libraries categories.
The Changing Culture Of Libraries
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Author : Renee Feinberg
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2001-07-20
The Changing Culture Of Libraries written by Renee Feinberg and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-20 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
From the civil rights and antiwar demonstration 1960s to the age of the electronic library, there have always been many librarians and readers who care deeply about library traditions. In compiling this collection of 18 essays, editor Renee Feinberg has included writers who give voice to their struggle to preserve something of a classic library culture in a dot.com environment. Essays cover childhood library memories and reasons for going to library school, the perspective of a blind library professional, and small town library development. The thoughts of a cataloguing librarian, of an academic librarian on preservation of collections, of an American using libraries at Cambridge and the British Museum as a college student, and of a reference and bibliographic librarian at a small Midwestern liberal arts college are related. Writers discuss their experiences in the libraries of Southern California, Montserrat in the aftermath of hurricane and volcano, and the participation of alternative libraries in South Africa's anti-apartheid movement. Fighting discrimination, promoting ethnic minorities in the profession, and reaching out with technology to those who have been traditionally underserved by libraries are among the topics addressed. The contributors are Jocelyn Berger, Barbara A. Bishop, Gracelyn Cassell, Geraldine DeLuca, Tony Doyle, David Faucheux, Janet Freedman, Carey Harrison, Ruth Isenberg, Bruce Jensen, Marie Jones, Michael Kahan, Nancy Kuhl, Lina M. Lowry, Faye Reagon, Don Reich, Carla J. Stoffle, and the editor.