Libraries and information provision for African relief

This research article explores the concept that libraries as communication centres in sub-Saharan Africa can play a vital role in bringing poverty relief by providing greater access to information through modern technology. It discusses the patrons who can benefit from community information centres...

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Main Author:	Elsemieke Wishart
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 2012-09-01
Series:	Reading & Writing
Online Access:	https://rw.org.za/index.php/rw/article/view/20

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spelling	doaj-370f8b0007074a29bdda0874563ed2a12020-11-24T21:43:30ZengAOSISReading & Writing2079-82452308-14222012-09-0131e1e410.4102/rw.v3i1.2019Libraries and information provision for African reliefElsemieke Wishart0Department of Library and Information Technology, University of the Fraser ValleyThis research article explores the concept that libraries as communication centres in sub-Saharan Africa can play a vital role in bringing poverty relief by providing greater access to information through modern technology. It discusses the patrons who can benefit from community information centres and explores their particular needs. I have researched how modern tools like the Internet, computers, e-readers and cell phones can bring valuable information to impoverished citizens. My research was conducted through reading research papers using article databases, books and Internet websites. The future for libraries in sub-Saharan Africa is bright, as new technology opens up vast opportunities to share information in a way that is accessible, affordable and adaptable to the needs of the African people. I recommend that librarians and relief organisations in Southern Africa seriously consider using modern technology to provide information that will empower its citizens.https://rw.org.za/index.php/rw/article/view/20
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description	This research article explores the concept that libraries as communication centres in sub-Saharan Africa can play a vital role in bringing poverty relief by providing greater access to information through modern technology. It discusses the patrons who can benefit from community information centres and explores their particular needs. I have researched how modern tools like the Internet, computers, e-readers and cell phones can bring valuable information to impoverished citizens. My research was conducted through reading research papers using article databases, books and Internet websites. The future for libraries in sub-Saharan Africa is bright, as new technology opens up vast opportunities to share information in a way that is accessible, affordable and adaptable to the needs of the African people. I recommend that librarians and relief organisations in Southern Africa seriously consider using modern technology to provide information that will empower its citizens.
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Libraries and information provision for African relief

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