The Role of Academic Libraries in Universal Access to Print and Electronic Resources in the Developing Countries

Authors

Chinwe V. Anunobi, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Ifeyinwa B. Okoye, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Date of this Version

May 2008

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The paper discusses the place of academic libraries in developing countries as access points to print and electronic resources. The changing role of academic libraries resulting from the digital technology allows libraries to participate in universal access. A conceptual model of print/electronic resource access for academic libraries in developing countries is presented and emerging issues for academic libraries in developing countries are discussed.