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Libraries and the Internet: Do We Still Need Libraries in Nigeria?

Nigerians recognize the role of information and communication technologies, especially the Internet. However, poor institutional funding, unemployment, illiteracy, and inadequate technical skills affect exploration and exploitation of information through the Internet. Books and the related resources have continued to engage the attention of most Nigerians because of the unreliability of technology. The role of libraries and the Internet in a developing nation such as Nigeria is discussed in this column. It discusses some of the problems associated with accessing these information sources in Nigeria. The author advocates establishment of more public libraries in which there are current, relevant print books and journals and audiovisual materials. Marketing these traditional library services will draw the attention of more members of the public who could patronize traditional libraries for reliable resources; however, this requires adequate funding from the government.