POLICY: THE ROLE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTERS IN INFORMATION PROVISION AND ACCESS

  • Ezinwanyi Mudukoma

Abstract

Information is defined as a meaningful communication symbols transferred between any two points in human communication or machine networks. It is a multidisciplinary concept, which means different things to different people, group, culture, concerns, needs, functions and environment (Aina, Mutula and Tiamiyu, 2008; Waje and Waziri, 2003). In view of the importance of information in human life and activities, Ajibero (1998) asserts that not only must there be flow' of information across the nooks and crannies of the country but also such information must be relevant, timely and it must be delivered at the right place; as the value of any piece of information depends on its relevance and the time and place at which it is delivered (Bello, 2006). More so,
libraries form an important link in the information life-cycle, and are important institutions for citizen education. Hence access to information is essential to the economic, social and political wealth of the nation, productivity, literacy and democracy. The library and information centers are to ensure that information policies are followed in the provision and access to information.

Published
2019-01-04