Demystifying the Roles of Libraries and Librarians in Fostering Political Stability in Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.70886/ujer.24124.006Keywords:
Libraries, Librarians, Roles, Political StabilityAbstract
This study is a qualitative review of the roles of libraries and librarians in fostering political stability in Nigeria. The objective is to demonstrate the indispensable place of libraries and librarians in fostering political stability in Nigeria. The paper highlights the basic clarifications of the major concepts in the review with emphasis on the concepts of libraries and political stability. The nexus between libraries and political stability was established in the study. Also, provision of access to information and knowledge, promotion of open science and scholarship, combatting the spread of fake news and consumption, community engagement and resilience, preservation and dissemination of indigenous knowledge etc. were among the roles of libraries and librarians discussed. It was concluded that information access and use by the citizens remains the cardinal principles for entrenching good governance, peace, and security of life and property. The need to declare state of emergency on the state and condition of public libraries across the States and local government areas in Nigeria is highly recommended. This declaration will energize all the levels of government including the NGOs to intervene in remodelling the public library services in Nigeria.
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