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Reducing the effects of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria: The role of libraries and information centres

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HIV/AIDS is a deadly disease which kills people everywhere in the world. The purpose of this paper is to show that libraries and information centres in Nigeria can be actively used in the campaign and war against the spread of HIV/AIDS. It shows how HIV/AIDS is reducing the population of Nigeria through deaths. It highlights factors responsible for the rapid spread of the disease and shows how provision of education and information supported by library and information services can help reduce the spread of the disease. Libraries and information centres should involve audio–visual materials, and information communication technologies in educating and dissimilating relevant information to the people against HIV/AIDS in the country. The paper has discussed problems hindering effective library services to Nigerians.

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  • Ugwoke CLN, Benjamin U., 2014. "Reducing the effects of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria: The role of libraries and information centres," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 34(2), pages 308-310.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:34:y:2014:i:2:p:308-310
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2013.09.005
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    1. Gaiter, J. & Doll, L.S., 1996. "Improving HIV/AIDS prevention in prisons is good public health policy," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 86(9), pages 1201-1203.
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