Itsekor , Victoria and NWOKEOMA, NWANNE M. (2016) The importance of the use of libraries and the need for a reading culture. In: IV International Conference READING CULTURE OF THE YOUNG GENERATION.
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Abstract
Libraries are very important for information, communication and tran sformation. It helps to inculcate a reading culture for upward progression of people's life. It reduces ignorance, thus empowers literacy, knowledge and skill acquisition. Reading is the foundation of much enjoyment the individual gets out of life and it is closely related to vocational efficiency. This paper intends to portray the role of libraries in promoting reading and effective reading environment in the society. It looks at improving the reading culture of different nations using the authors' nation as a case study.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z719 Libraries (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Oct 2018 09:44 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Oct 2018 09:44 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/11972 |
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