TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– Discusses the development of local history collections within libraries in Sierra Leone.Design/methodology/approach– The article is a reflective viewpoint.Findings– That there is a growing interest in local history collections in libraries in Sierra Leone, and that more formal structures should be put in place to safeguard these materials for the future.Practical implications– Proposes some ways forward for ensuring the long term viability of local collections in Sierra Leone.Originality/value– The article is the first on the topic of local history collections in Sierra Leone's libraries, and should be of interest to librarians around the world who have an interest in local history librarianship.
VL  - 56
IS  - 7
SN  - 0024-2535
DO  - 10.1108/00242530710775962
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710775962
AU  - Abdul Kargbo John
PY  - 2007
Y1  - 2007/01/01
TI  - Libraries and local history collections in Sierra Leone
T2  - Library Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 563
EP  - 572
Y2  - 2024/05/05
ER  -