DISASTER AND DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

IFIJEH, Goodluck and Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome and Isiakpona, Chidi and ILOGHO, Julie (2018) DISASTER AND DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES. In: Handbook of Research on Disaster Management and Contingency Planning in Modern Libraries. IGI Global.

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Abstract

Digital libraries have become a modern day phenomenon. Their roles in information generation,organization, dissemination and storage cannot be overemphasized. This chapter articulates the importance of digital libraries and the need to preserve them from disasters. It highlights the causes and effects of disasters in digital libraries. Prevention and management of disasters were also discussed. Issues and challenges around information and communication technology (ICT), that has direct bearings on digital libraries and disaster management in developing countries were raised. In addition, recommendations were made on how to improve on disaster prevention and control.

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