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Documentation Of Nigerian Indigenous Knowledge System: The Role Of The Library, Christopher Agbeniaru Omigie Dr., Theresa Osasu Makinde Mrs., Ademola Victor Adeniran Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is on documentation of Nigerian indigenous knowledge system (IKS) as a national heritage through the role of the library as catalyst. The paper used literature analysis, recognizance survey and observations to explicitly describe the concept of IKS and its various sustainable ethos; it illustrates the components of the Nigerian IKS including the encompassed spiritual and physical sustainable elements that helps to promote its long time survival. Also treated in the paper are the relevance of IKS to the Nigerian national development; the challenges of IKS development in the country and the role of the library for sustainable collection …

Designing A Comprehensive Information System For Safeguarding The Cultural Heritage: Need For Adopting Architectural Models And Quality Standards, Gireesh Kumar T. K. Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In every sphere of activity, knowledge or information is the major constituent that determines the quality and relevance of actions. Social, cultural, technological and economic progress is based on what we have achieved till now. Heritage items contain knowledge embedded in them on the technology already developed and the discoveries made in different disciplines during the past which gives perspectives of culture and civilization and forms the major base for further progress. So conservation of heritage, especially knowledge heritage, is essential for future generations for sustainable development. In India, even though regional level conservation efforts are occurring, no comprehensive information …

Cultural Attitudes Of Library Personnel And Their Readiness For The Global Library Work Environment, Nurudeen Aderibigbe, Chioma Monica Chiemenem

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focuses on the cultural attitudes of library personnel with emphasis on their readiness for the global library work environment. It discusses the various attitudes exhibited by library personnel and how they affect their work in general. A total of 133 copies of questionnaire were administered on respondents selected from 3 libraries, out of which only 119 were returned with useful responses. The three libraries sampled were the libraries of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Ibadan (UI). The study revealed that the library personnel still exhibit some negative cultural …

Ways To Create Awareness On Cultural Heritage: An Overview, Somipam R. Shimray

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine the various ways to create awareness and facilitate general awareness on cultural heritage

Design/methodology/approach - The author had reviewed the past literature on methods to promote cultural heritage awareness and analyzed how it can be used by memory institute to create awareness.

Findings - Preceding studies on cultural heritage it is found that heritage festivals, freedom walk, heritage trails, heritage walk, heritage awards, street plays, heritage newspapers and promotion of heritage in education are the prominent tools to create awareness.

Originality/value - This study helps to understand different techniques to …

Mindset Of Librarians In The Promotion Of African Culture Vis-À-Vis Nigeria As A Nation, Abiodun A. Osunrinde, Priscilla Agbetuyi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This research work focused on the mindset of librarians in the promotion of African Culture Vis – A – Vis Nigeria as a Nation. The culture of a people had been identified as the identity of such people. Taking a cursory look at Nigeria, as a nation in the continent of Africa, the invasion of European world had greatly influenced our ways of life. Libraries established by our colonial masters could not meet our indigenous needs. After independence, efforts were being made to enhance and promote our cultural values. The study unleashed the perception of librarians about our culture …

Role Of Libraries & Information Centers In Promoting Culture And Architecture In Cholistan Desert, South Punjab Pakistan, Rubina Bhatti, Mazhar Hayat, Sarwat Mukhtar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study was conducted with purpose to explore the elapsed and hidden treasures of Cholistan dessert in South Punjab, Pakistan. It discusses the role of university libraries of South Punjab, museums, Pakistan National library, Pakistan Library Association and HEC, digitization centers and documentation centers. It suggests that grant must be provided for research activities in different aspects of Cholistani Culture including Tribal Folks, Art, Culture, loriyan and old songs. HEC and Punjab government should provide special funds to libraries to support endangered art and culture like Chunri, khusa, paintings, weaving, the famous puppet show of Cholistan, folk songs of …

Melville’S Economy Of Language, Paul Royster

UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications

This essay discusses two works by American writer Herman Melville: Moby-Dick (1851) and Pierre (1852), with emphasis on the uses of economic metaphors and on the issues of labor and alienation in the production of whale oil and of literature. Its argument is that Melville considered the mythology of American capitalism positively in the earlier work, and negatively in the later one. Moby-Dick explores the economic relations of the (capitalist) production of whale oil and converts them to metaphors for metaphysical truths. Pierre explores the economic relations involved in the production of literature and exposes the extent to which a …