DONALD DAVINSON, DON REVILL, CAROLYN PROSSER, RALPH NWAMEFOR, T BRIMELOW, GW WILLIAMS and AJ WOOD
THE ANNUAL ORGY of reference‐writing for departing students is on the wane now. The well‐worn platitudes are about to go into dock for their 10,000‐word service, to be ready to…
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THE ANNUAL ORGY of reference‐writing for departing students is on the wane now. The well‐worn platitudes are about to go into dock for their 10,000‐word service, to be ready to leap out fresh again next year.
NORMAN BESWICK WRITES: Evidence that the multi‐media resource centre concept is part of an international movement was apparent from a recent ‘meeting of experts called by Unesco…
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NORMAN BESWICK WRITES: Evidence that the multi‐media resource centre concept is part of an international movement was apparent from a recent ‘meeting of experts called by Unesco and the International Bureau of Education. The conference was held in Geneva from June 10–13, and discussed ‘the development of school libraries into multi‐media centres in secondary‐level education’.
Jonathan Ogugua, Nancy Emerole and Fanny Egwim
Presents a summary of the proceedings of the 2007 National Conference/AGM of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Abstract
Purpose
Presents a summary of the proceedings of the 2007 National Conference/AGM of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Design/methodology/approach
Draws on the nine scholarly papers and speeches presented at the conference.
Findings
An appropriate curriculum should be designed for the training of librarians in Nigerian universities, as well as in the training of school library media specialists. Public‐Private Partnership (PPP) in library and information services should be encouraged; the use of ICT is beneficial to undergraduates; and consortium development in agricultural research institutes is also indispensable. The virtual library in Nigeria is also valuable, the challenges not withstanding, and library and information services to rural communities should also be encouraged.
Originality/value
An original paper that has great value for library and information practitioners, government and policy makers.