The need for a library and information policy in Sierra Leone
Abstract
Purpose
To argue for the development and implementation of a national library and information policy in Sierra Leone.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is an opinion piece discussing the current situation in the country and proposing a new model.
Findings
That Sierra Leone would greatly benefit from a national policy that could aid development in the post‐war period.
Practical implications
The paper offers a model for the implementation of a national policy.
Originality/value
The paper is the first paper to argue for a national policy for Sierra Leone.
Keywords
Citation
Abdul Kargbo, J. (2007), "The need for a library and information policy in Sierra Leone", Library Review, Vol. 56 No. 4, pp. 323-329. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710743543
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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