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Community Information Services Through Public Libraries in Bangladesh: Problems and Proposals

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Information is a key element for decision making and development. People need information to make the best use of the resources and solve problems. In Bangladesh, most people (80 percent) live in villages and Community Information Service (CIS) facilities remain low. Different organizations provide information services but these services are not always made in accordance with ommunity needs. This article discusses initiatives taken in Bangladesh and explores how public libraries can play a key role in developing CIS.

Source: Lincoln (University of Nebraska)

Authors: Md. Anwarul Islam, Muhammad Mezbah-ul-Islam

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Administration

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2111133729

FWCI: 2.487

Cites: 8

Cited by: 10

Related to: 10