Supporting the fight against terrorism: A proposal for public library services provision for internally displaced persons in North-East Nigeria

Ifijeh, Goodluck and Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome and Esse, Ugwunwa C. and Iwu-James, Juliana (2018) Supporting the fight against terrorism: A proposal for public library services provision for internally displaced persons in North-East Nigeria. Public Library Quarterly, 37 (3). pp. 1-17. ISSN 1541-1540

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Abstract

This paper examined the state of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in North-East Nigeria, the need to provide education and information services to the IDPs, and the role of libraries. It begins with the remote cause of the displacement. The paper also examined the state of the IDPs in terms of education and information services provision. It reported that the IDPs live in very deplorable conditions. There are no provisions for education and information services. The paper further discussed the importance of education and information to IDPs especially the children, teens, and youths. It recommended the empowerment and involvement of public libraries in the provision of education and information services to IDPs. It alluded that public libraries and librarians are better positioned to provide education and information services to displaced persons. The paper concluded that if necessary logistics and support are provided, libraries and librarians have the capacity to provide effective and efficient education and information services to IDPs and therefore bridge the current gap.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Information services provision; internally displaced persons; libraries; North-East Nigeria; public libraries
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races J Political Science > JA Political science (General) L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Ms Ugwunwa Esse
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2018 10:28
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2018 10:28
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/11909

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