International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume II, Issue VIII, August 2018 | ISSN 2454–6186

Library and Information Science Role in Human Development

Eniekebi Ejiro Regina (CLN)

Library Department, College of Education, P.M.B 1251, Warri. Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract: – Library and information science play an important role in the development of knowledge, full society through its collections, facilities, resources and services. Information sciences have tried to develop human resource in all aspects. There are several challenges to solve user needs and satisfaction among library services at the right time. Human resource is the most needed asset in the organization because all other Natural resources can be better used by motivated human resources only. Thus It is important to invest time, money and effort in it to provide fruitful results. But often these potentials are not fully utilized by management through appropriate and systematic efforts. As has been well observed, “Every human being is born with something new, something never existed before. Each is born with the ability to win in life. His own unique potentials, capabilities and limitations.” Thus library and information science needs to develop human resources to the achievement of personnel as well as organization goals and objectives especially in weaker sections.

Keywords: Role, Library, Information Science, Human Development

I. INTRODUCTION

Information is an important factor in societal growth and development, and the ability to use available information tools is refer to as source of power (Bordbar, 2000). In the 21st century governments and individuals must take this need for information use and literacy as a way of development (Noruzi, 2006). Librarians and information experts play an important role in development of human resources. The important role of librarians in giving access to information for human development means LIS departments must develop unique educational systems. This discusses the transformations needed in LIS education and the importance of the basic changes in the curricula in this area in Nigeria as a major factor in national development, including some guidelines for these objectives. In olden days libraries are needed because they were about reading. They were often built as cultural statements, rather than as useful and accessible places of reading. In some cases, the building and architecture mattered more important than the functions of the library. With time, the era has changed. Libraries are more important for sophisticated learning and education.