The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries
The development of libraries in any country is critical for its socio-economic transformation, especially in the 21st century where access to information and knowledge has become the key factor in production. In support of this thinking, the International Federation of Library Associations and Insti...
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| description | The development of libraries in any country is critical for its socio-economic transformation, especially in the 21st century where access to information and knowledge has become the key factor in production. In support of this thinking, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) launched its Global Vision project in 2017, which has attracted the participation of over 190 countries worldwide. For most nations, this project has indeed created platforms for championing strong and united library associations that contribute towards developing literate, informed and participative societies. A number of countries in Africa have taken the initiative to participate in the IFLA Global Vision project, and Zimbabwe is no exception. This article seeks to examine the challenges and opportunities for Zimbabwe as a participant. It also scrutinises the road travelled by librarians in Zimbabwe in their pursuit of a vision to reposition their libraries in the global library landscape. The article studies the factors affecting the development of a unified library sector in Zimbabwe. In addition, it explores how Zimbabwe’s national professional association, the Zimbabwe Library Association (ZIMLA), can unite librarians and contribute towards the IFLA Global Vision for a unified library profession. The article proposes a strategy to enhance unity among library professionals for the actualisation of the IFLA Global Vision. |
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| spelling | ir-123456789-52002022-10-18T09:42:08Z The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries Nyarai Patience Chibanda Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita Midlands State University University of South Africa Libraries International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions IFLA Librarians Library Professionals Zimbabwe Library Association Cooperation Collaboration. The development of libraries in any country is critical for its socio-economic transformation, especially in the 21st century where access to information and knowledge has become the key factor in production. In support of this thinking, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) launched its Global Vision project in 2017, which has attracted the participation of over 190 countries worldwide. For most nations, this project has indeed created platforms for championing strong and united library associations that contribute towards developing literate, informed and participative societies. A number of countries in Africa have taken the initiative to participate in the IFLA Global Vision project, and Zimbabwe is no exception. This article seeks to examine the challenges and opportunities for Zimbabwe as a participant. It also scrutinises the road travelled by librarians in Zimbabwe in their pursuit of a vision to reposition their libraries in the global library landscape. The article studies the factors affecting the development of a unified library sector in Zimbabwe. In addition, it explores how Zimbabwe’s national professional association, the Zimbabwe Library Association (ZIMLA), can unite librarians and contribute towards the IFLA Global Vision for a unified library profession. The article proposes a strategy to enhance unity among library professionals for the actualisation of the IFLA Global Vision. 37 2 2022-10-18T09:42:07Z 2022-10-18T09:42:07Z 2019-06-30 journal article https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw/jspui/handle/123456789/5200 https://doi.org/10.25159/2663-659X/6036 en Mousaion 2663-659X open UNISA Press |
| spellingShingle | Libraries International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions IFLA Librarians Library Professionals Zimbabwe Library Association Cooperation Collaboration. Nyarai Patience Chibanda Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries |
| title | The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries |
| title_full | The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries |
| title_fullStr | The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries |
| title_full_unstemmed | The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries |
| title_short | The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries |
| title_sort | ifla global vision project in zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries |
| topic | Libraries International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions IFLA Librarians Library Professionals Zimbabwe Library Association Cooperation Collaboration. |
| url | https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw/jspui/handle/123456789/5200 https://doi.org/10.25159/2663-659X/6036 |
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