Library Development in Developing Countries: The Role of Book Aid International in Nigeria |
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| Institution: | 1. The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Federal University of Health Sciences/Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericordia, Porto Alegre, Brazil;2. Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA;3. Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Barretos Cancer Hospital, Barretos, Brazil;4. Department of Pathology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA;5. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Beijing Honghe Women and Children''s Hospital, Beijing, China;6. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA;7. Department of Biostatistics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA;1. School of Civil Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China;2. Beijing''s Key Laboratory of Structural Wind Engineering and Urban Wind Environment, Beijing 100044, China;3. School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia;1. School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China;2. School of Business, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China;3. Business School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;4. Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China;1. Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program, University of British Columbia, 270-2357 Main Hall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V68 1Z4, Canada;2. School of Library, Archival & Information Studies, University of British Columbia, 470-1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1, Canada;3. School of Population & Public Health, University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada |
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| Abstract: | This paper discusses the activities of Book Aid International (BAI) in Nigeria and commends it for its assistance with libraries. The development of libraries in a developing country like Nigeria is described as a Herculian task brought about by inadequate official support coupled with dwindling financial allocations. This paper also discusses the devastating effect of the economic depression of the early 1980s on libraries, as many could barely replenish their stock, either through local sources or through importation. BAI has been helping to end the book crisis in Nigeria through donations. Within the last four years, over half a million volumes have been shared among certain libraries. Various types of libraries have benefited from the project. Suggestions have been made that BAI should not limit its assistance to only books, but should also include journals and provide training for library personnel. Other agencies and organizations are being called upon to emulate BAI in assisting libraries in developing countries. The paper concludes by calling on the Nigerian government at various levels to be more committed to developing a comprehensive library system. |
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