Disaster Management in Digital Libraries:Issues and Strategies in Developing Countries
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The role of digital libraries in information generation,organization, dissemination and storage cannot
be overemphasized. This article articulates the importance of digital libraries and the need to preserve
them from disasters. It highlights the causes and effects of disasters in digital libraries. Prevention
and management of disasters were also discussed. Issues and challenges around information and
communication technology (ICT), that has direct bearings on digital libraries and disaster management
in developing countries were raised. In addition, recommendations were made on how to improve
on disaster prevention and control.
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Z665 Library Science. Information Science, Z719 Libraries (General), ZA Information resources