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Developing Library Services for the Nomadic Population under the U.B.E. Programme in Nigeria
Abstract
Basic education in Nigeria under the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme provides expanded opportunities to meet the basic learning needs of children, youths and adults in school and out of school.
Every library meets the educational and informational needs of an identified community of users by providing unrestricted access to a balanced collection of resources.
Therefore, the purpose of the UBE programme and the aims and objectives of libraries are complementary. This complementary relationship is highlighted in the Education For All (EFA ) framework for action to meet basic learning needs, (Jomttien, 1990) document, which states that, "There is a need to recognise libraries as invaluable information resources who must work in partnership with school and community workers. Libraries therefore need to become a vital link in providing educational resources for all learners - preschool through adulthood, in school and non-school settings.
In addition, the framework for action and blueprint of UBE in Nigeria. has also identified library services as a crucial factor in the successful implementation of the programme.
However, judging from the situation on ground in Nigeria today. libraries are either non-existent, side-tracked or under-utilised as information resources in bothformal and informal schools.
This paper will discuss library services for the nomadic population in Nigeria for the overall success of the UBE programme.
Every library meets the educational and informational needs of an identified community of users by providing unrestricted access to a balanced collection of resources.
Therefore, the purpose of the UBE programme and the aims and objectives of libraries are complementary. This complementary relationship is highlighted in the Education For All (EFA ) framework for action to meet basic learning needs, (Jomttien, 1990) document, which states that, "There is a need to recognise libraries as invaluable information resources who must work in partnership with school and community workers. Libraries therefore need to become a vital link in providing educational resources for all learners - preschool through adulthood, in school and non-school settings.
In addition, the framework for action and blueprint of UBE in Nigeria. has also identified library services as a crucial factor in the successful implementation of the programme.
However, judging from the situation on ground in Nigeria today. libraries are either non-existent, side-tracked or under-utilised as information resources in bothformal and informal schools.
This paper will discuss library services for the nomadic population in Nigeria for the overall success of the UBE programme.
