EVALUATING THE EXTENT OF DESTRUCTION TO LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURES AND COLLECTIONS IN CONFLICT AFFECTED AREAS OF NORTH EAST NIGERIA
EVALUATING THE EXTENT OF DESTRUCTION TO LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURES AND COLLECTIONS IN CONFLICT AFFECTED AREAS OF NORTH EAST NIGERIA
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Date
2025
Authors
Abdullahi, Mohammed Abubakar
Garba, Shambo Mohammed
Saad, Adamu Kwairanga
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Library and Information Management Forum
Abstract
This study assesses the impact of conflict on library infrastructure, collections, and
infrastructure in North East Nigeria. The objectives of the study were formulated in line
with the specific research question to include: To what extent of physical damage to library
buildings in conflict-affected Areas, To What extent of window and door damage in
conflict-affected library Buildings, to What extent have loss of library collections in
conflict-affected library Buildings, to What extent have electrical and plumbing damage in
conflict-affected library Buildings, What strategies and policies can be recommended for
restoring libraries in conflict-Affected library Buildings of North-East, State Nigeria? A
descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The entire population of the
study was 28 librarians in conflict-affected library Buildings. The responses were used to
answer the research questions. The instrument was structured on 5-point scale. The
instruments were face validated by three experts, two experts from department of Library
and Information Science and one from Measurement and Evaluation Unit, Department of
Science Education, Federal University, Gashua. The findings reveal severe damage to
library infrastructure, substantial loss of library collections, and damage to equipment and
technology. The study highlights the importance of rebuilding and revitalizing libraries in
conflict-affected areas to promote knowledge preservation, cultural heritage, and
community engagement. Recommendations are made for rebuilding and rehabilitating
library infrastructure, replacing lost collections, providing equipment and technology,
building capacity for library staff, promoting community engagement, and developing
policy and advocacy. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on the impact
of conflict on libraries and library services.
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