Sustaining Indigenous knowledge through the digitization of information on Herbal Medicine in Medical libraries in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects.

Authors

Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, University of Nigeria, NsukkaFollow
Roseline Ngozi Okwor, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
Caroline Uchenna Nnadi, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
Uzoamaka Uzuoma Jidere, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
Ify Evangel Obim, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow

Date of this Version

Summer 8-30-2022

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This study examined the concept of herbal medicine and the need for supporting Indigenous knowledge through the digitalization of information on the accumulation and transmission of herbal healing practices from generation to generation. It examined the relevance of digitizing herbal medicine information in order to sustain and conserve this unique information. The digitalization of library health information also raises readers' attention. In addition, the organization is responsible for permanent storage and documentation of information resources, in particular health information. This research examined the strategic importance of medical libraries. It described how medical libraries could be crucial in digitizing indigenous herbal knowledge to protect them against the threat of extinction. The article also emphasized the challenges and potential of digitizing Herbal Medicine Information in Nigeria's medical libraries and presented practical solutions.