Supporting the fight against terrorism: A proposal for public library services provision for internally displaced persons in North-East Nigeria
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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.
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HM Sociology, HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform, HT Communities. Classes. Races, JA Political science (General), L Education (General)