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Strategies for Promoting the Role of Public Library’ Information Services in Agricultural and Rural Development in Nigeria

Mole A. J. C.
Department of Library & Information Science University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Dim C. L.
Nnamdi Azikiwe Library University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Published: August 31, 2024 Issue: Vol. 17 No. 2 (2012)

Abstract

This paper examines the role of rural public libraries in the promotion
of agriculture and rural development through. The paper also
examined agricultural and rural development challenges of rural areas,
ways rural public libraries can help reduce the challenges, factors that
can hinder the libraries, as well as, and suggests ways the libraries can
be helped. These include, extension services, regularly organising
workshops, book talks, discussion groups among others.

Keywords: Public libraries Rural public libraries nformation services Agricultural development Rural development Rural populace