Strong libraries, strong societies: The role of libraries in socio-economic development
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Date
2015
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Publisher
University of Namibia Library
Abstract
What is a strong library in an African context? How are libraries contributing to improving the fabric of society? How are librarians adapting and changing the services they offer? The first Namibia Library Symposium brought together speakers from across Africa and Europe to discuss these questions. In addition to acknowledging challenges and issues facing libraries in developing or transitioning
nations, the speakers highlight the tremendous ability of libraries to change lives. Some of these changes may seem small but each crumb of knowledge can empower individuals and communities, providing opportunities for education,
for employment, for establishing a small business and for encouragement. The capacity of libraries to contribute to social and economic growth and provide a strong foundation for a knowledge based society is emphasised in these papers
that will inform and inspire the reader.
Description
This is the Proceedings of the
Namibia Library Symposium
7-9 October 2013
Windhoek, Namibia
Keywords
Socio-economic development, Libraries, Namibia
Citation
Mandl, H., Lukileni, N.H. & Niskala, R. (2015). Strong libraries, strong societies : The role of libraries in socio-economic development. Windhoek, Namibia : University of Namibia Library