Libraries and preservation of indigenous knowledge in developing countries: the Nigeria experience.
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2012
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IGI Global.
Abstract
The chapter traces the role of libraries in preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in developing countries. Its also highlights the nature of IK and the traditional roles of libraries at preserving it for posterity; it discusses current issues surrounding the management of IK in the libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions. It examines various use of IK by array of information users within and outside the libraries. It x-rayed the traditional library services of identifying, acquiring, organizing and preservation of IK to the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies. It concludes with challenges in IK preservation and suggests measures that can be taken to alleviate the challenges.
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A book chapter contribution on Indigenous Knowledge and its preservations
Keywords
Libraries, Information and Communication Technologies, Archive, Cultural institutions, Preservation, Indigenous Knowledge
Citation
13. Isah, A., Bashorun M. T. & Omopupa, K. T. (2012): Libraries and preservation of indigenous knowledge in developing countries: the Nigeria experience. In Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues Issa , A. O and Tella, A. (eds.) 96-106.