Sustaining Cultural Values Through The Promotion Of Indigenous Languages In Nigeria: The Roles Of Librarians And Information Professionals

Authors

  • M. F. Ogwu The College Library, Kogi State College of Education Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria
  • N. A. Agbanu The University Library, Anambra State University Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria
  • J. O. Ofordile The University Library, Anambra State University Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Cultural values, indigenous languages, librarians, information professionals

Abstract

This paper examined the need for the sustenance of our cultural values through the promotion of indigenous languages in Nigeria relying on the Librarians and information professionals. It specifically discussed the languages and challenges of national identities, foreign languages and confused identities, implication for development, publishing indigenous languages, expected roles of the Librarians and information professionals, and conclusions.

Author Biography

J. O. Ofordile, The University Library, Anambra State University Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria



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Published

2010-12-01

How to Cite

Ogwu, M. F., Agbanu, N. A., & Ofordile, J. O. (2010). Sustaining Cultural Values Through The Promotion Of Indigenous Languages In Nigeria: The Roles Of Librarians And Information Professionals. Journal of Communication and Culture (JCC), 1(3), 74–80. Retrieved from http://icidr.org.ng/index.php/Jcc/article/view/970

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3

Section

Articles