Culture, Tradition and Technology: The Role of Library and Information Science Schools as Integrative Forces

Culture, Tradition and Technology: The Role of Library and Information Science Schools as Integrative Forces

Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita, Ismail Abdullahi
ISBN13: 9781466643536|ISBN10: 1466643536|EISBN13: 9781466643543
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4353-6.ch002
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Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo, and Ismail Abdullahi. "Culture, Tradition and Technology: The Role of Library and Information Science Schools as Integrative Forces." Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries, edited by Mohammed Nasser AI-Suqri, et al., IGI Global, 2014, pp. 16-29. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4353-6.ch002

APA

Chisita, C. T. & Abdullahi, I. (2014). Culture, Tradition and Technology: The Role of Library and Information Science Schools as Integrative Forces. In M. AI-Suqri, L. Lillard, & N. AI-Saleem (Eds.), Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries (pp. 16-29). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4353-6.ch002

Chicago

Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo, and Ismail Abdullahi. "Culture, Tradition and Technology: The Role of Library and Information Science Schools as Integrative Forces." In Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries, edited by Mohammed Nasser AI-Suqri, Linda L. Lillard, and Naifa Eid AI-Saleem, 16-29. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2014. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4353-6.ch002

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Abstract

In both developed and developing countries culture, tradition and technology are key issues that affect the dialogue relating to how the three elements can be integrated in socio-economic development programs. This chapter examines the extent to culture and technology has an influence in the integration of technology in socio-economic development in Africa. It also inquires about the extent to which technology influences culture and traditions in developed countries. Furthermore, it scrutinizes the degree to which culture and traditions are receptive to the integration of technology within the socio-economic fabric of the society. The chapter concludes that school libraries should develop a curriculum that is relevant to the information needs of the community, especially those in rural areas. It is imperative to engage communities in developing programs that help to elevate communities without compromising on fundamental and internationally recognized standards. If local conditions are taken into cognizance programs to integrate culture, tradition and technology will be successful.

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