Towards National Security and Peace: The Strategic Role of Libraries

Itsekor , Victoria and Jegbefume, Chukwudum M. and Fagbohun, Michael (2017) Towards National Security and Peace: The Strategic Role of Libraries. International Information & Library Review. pp. 101-108. ISSN 1057-2317 (Print) 1095-9297 (Online)

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Abstract

This article is aimed at examining the causes of insecurity and violence in Nigeria and around the world. It discusses the active roles libraries play in promoting peace and security in different countries. It highlights the fact that several threats to lives, ranging from terrorism, communal and tribal clashes, kidnapping, pollution, health, physical and environmental hazards, and economic crisis amongothers, can be curbed through information and intelligence services. Premised on these, this article seeks to analyze and make recommendations for the promotion of literacy by libraries, build collaborative relationships between librarians and security operatives, and provide suggestions for the provision of current information against terrorism and security of lives and properties. It also seeks to provide current news on terrorism and intelligence services in Nigeria and around theworld, and on social and national security for peaceful co-existence in communities

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Emergency management; intelligence services; libraries; national peace; national security; societal security; terrorism
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	16 Jan 2018 10:37
Last Modified:	16 Jan 2018 10:37
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/10029

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