Rural Community Libraries in Africa: Challenges and Impacts (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781466650435)

Around the word, in developed as well as developing countries, libraries play an important role in the dissemination of knowledge. The availability of information resources can often mean the difference between poverty and prosperity, particularly in underdeveloped African communities. Rural Community Libraries in Africa: Challenges and Impacts 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, this book will present academics, researchers, and, most importantly, librarians with crucial insight into the tangible benefits of rural community libraries and the obstacles they must overcome.

Author: Valeda F. Dent,Geoff Goodman,Michael Kevane
ISBN-10: 1466650435
ISBN-13: 9781466650435
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2014
Pages: 277
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.32lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d