The Need For Networks Among Public,Academic, and School Libraries in Metropolitan Sierra Leone |
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| Authors: | John Abdul Kargbo |
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| Institution: | 1. Fourah Bay College , University of Sierra Leone , Freetown, Sierra Leone johnabdulkargbo@yahoo.com |
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| Abstract: | Metropolitan Sierra Leone is made up of Freetown, the capital city and its environs. Within its bounds are dispersed a variety of libraries, each with the mission of providing adequate, relevant and up‐to‐date materials tailored to the needs of their numerous clientele. However, because of stringent budget cuts and a lack of human and material resources, these institutions are unable to carry out their missions. One way to improve this situation is through collaboration in the provision of materials and services. This article explores the need for the establishment for networks among public, academic and school libraries in metropolitan Sierra Leone. The article begins by defining metropolis followed by a brief recounting of some features of a metropolis, the library scene in metropolitan Sierra Leone and a consideration of plausible areas for networks among these libraries. The article concludes with a discussion of some issues that have to be faced if the proposed network is to materialise. |
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| Keywords: | Sierra Leone metropolitan libraries networking library cooperation inter‐library cooperation library consortia library services information services |
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