Book donations and their relevance to the third world

Otike, Japhet

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“…It is also recommended to make each library responsible for their own list of acquisitions as they are the ones in direct contact with the users and who are aware of their entails. In addition to this, Otike (1993, p. 12) argues that “public libraries require sufficient funding to provide adequate reading materials to support national literacy campaign activities in addition to supporting continuing education programmes.”…”

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“…Hence, this is one of the factors that keeps the work of public libraries in Morocco handcuffed and limited to the mercy of donations, and under the grace of other institutions. In earlier studies, Otike (1993) argued that in developing countries, public libraries require sufficient number of books and other information resources since they play a significant role in assisting schools that lack the library facilities within their locality.…”

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confidence: 99%

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State of public libraries in Morocco

Bouaamri,

Hajdu Barat

2023

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PurposeThis article discusses the public library system in Morocco, compiling the available information tackling the historical background of public libraries and their early work and the system that has been adopted during and after colonial periods. The main purpose of the study is to shed light on the present situation of the public library system in Morocco and also to further identify some of the recurrent issues in the public library system in Morocco.Design/methodology/approachThe authors relied on a literature review as a theoretical reference in order to study and extract the available studies done previously on the Moroccan system for public libraries.FindingsPublic libraries in Morocco face various issues such as lack of available data and research, lack of appropriate funds, education in the field of library and information sciences, low rate of reading culture within the country and the high rate of illiteracy, all of which obstruct the development of Moroccan librarianship. There is a necessary reform need and action in order to help in the development of libraries in the country.Originality/valueThis paper is the first paper that discussed the state of public libraries in Morocco and that draws and highlights the importance of public libraries in relation with the country's development.

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Section: Challenges Facing Public Librariesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Challenges Facing Public Librariesmentioning

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State of public libraries in Morocco

Bouaamri,

Hajdu Barat

2023

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“…A common way that NGOs and donors have traditionally attempted to address this lack of resources is through the donation of surplus Western books and educational material. According to Otike (1993) book donation comes in two forms, the solicited and the unsolicited. The solicited approach requires that the librarian present a case for a specific need to the donor, which the donor then endeavours to meet.…”

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“…In contrast the recipients of unsolicited donations do not have prior knowledge of the material they are receiving. Otike (1993, p. 12) states that, due to a lack of consultation with the recipients, unsolicited donations largely “comprise the materials that libraries would least wish to receive” yet as this type of donation is the easiest to obtain it is the most common. Unsolicited donations are the easiest to obtain because donors who provide solicited material generally insist on proof that the resources will be used effectively before assistance is secured.…”

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A Malawian school library: culture, literacy and reader development

Anderson

Matthews

2010

Aslib Proceedings

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Purpose: This project aimed to investigate the success and suitability of a Western-donated school library in furthering the aims of literacy and reader development in Malawi. Methodology: A qualitative, case study approach was taken using extensive interviews with school teachers and a library assistant at a primary school in Malawi. Findings: Contrary to a common discourse that libraries are of limited value in a predominately oral culture, the research revealed a valuable role in providing sources for sharing knowledge from young readers to the non-literate. Limitations of the library under study included insufficient attention to reader development and inappropriateness of materials for the local context. Practical Implications: The work reveals important shortcomings in furthering global literacy targets through current practice in African primary school libraries supported by international donors and nongovernmental organisations. Recommendations to improve impact are given. Originality: This research is original in representing the voices of school teachers in the debate over the suitability of libraries to the African context and in evaluating the overseas book donation model currently practiced in many locations.

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The myth of the ‘book famine’ in African publishing

Roux

2021

Review of African Political Economy

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The publishing industry in Africa is usually described in terms of ‘booklessness’, ‘hunger’ or ‘famine’. But does this language of scarcity reflect the realities of book production and consumption? In this paper, the concept of ‘book famine’ is analysed as a central frame of discourse on African books, using a survey of existing documentation. Two ways of responding to book famine – provision and production – are identified, and the shortcomings of book aid (provision) are contrasted with strengthening local publishing industries (production). It is argued that the concept has become a cliché that is no longer relevant and that African publishing, while variable, is responding to local needs.

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Book donations and their relevance to the third world

Cited by 5 publications

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State of public libraries in Morocco

State of public libraries in Morocco

A Malawian school library: culture, literacy and reader development

The myth of the ‘book famine’ in African publishing

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