International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science

Vol. 12(2), pp. 45 --50 March, 2024. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2024080

 

Full Length Research

 

Understanding the synergy between Nigerian Libraries and Information Centres in Promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 

Salihu, Ayira Muhammed

 

Department of Library and Information Science, Kogi State University, Anyigba. Email: salihumuhammedl990@gmail.com. Phone No: 08065826971  

 

Accepted 25 March 2024

Abstract

This paper examines the roles of library in promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. The paper argues that libraries as important resources for achieving these goals must provide relevant and adequate information to the public in an accessible way. This paper, therefore, outline the roles library and information centres play in promoting sustainable development goals. This paper also highlights the challenges associated with libraries towards promoting sustainable development goals. The paper, among others, recommends that libraries should regularly organize seminars, government should ensure that libraries and information centre are fully integrated into the scheme of activities at both the local and national levels, government and the parent institution should support the library and information centres financially.

 

Keywords: Libraries, Sustainable Development Goals, information resources

 

Cite This Article As: Salihu, A.M. (2024). Understanding the synergy between Nigerian Libraries and Information Centres in Promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 12(2):45-50