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Library Contributions to Achievement of Namibia Vision 2030

Library Contributions to Achievement of Namibia Vision 2030
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Author(s): Cathrine T. Nengomasha (University of Namibia, Namibia)and Teopolina Nekulilo Shuumbili (University of Namibia, Namibia)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 19
Source title: Handbook of Research on Technological Advances of Library and Information Science in Industry 5.0
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Barbara Jane Holland (Independent Researcher, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4755-0.ch015

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Abstract

Namibia's Vision 2030 aspires for a knowledge-based economy supported by quality education and training systems, which in turn will provide a good quality of life for its citizens. It is a good quality of life supported by access to information in issues related to health, education, agriculture, political, and other social economic issues. The vision is driven by access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). Libraries are well placed throughout the country to train citizens in information and computer literacy, provide developmental information, and access to ICTs. Based on a review of literature, the chapter covers the types of libraries in Namibia, the legal and regulatory framework for library services, the efforts to equip libraries with ICTs infrastructure and skills, the library services, challenges encountered in service provision, and some solutions and areas for further research. Recommendations on enhancing the contribution the libraries can make in the achievement of Vision 2030 include: development of sustainability and maintenance plans.

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