Examines the role that the Department of Library
and Archival Studies of the University of Ghana
might play in assisting the establishment of rural
libraries in Ghana. Reviews the present state of
rural information provision in Ghana. The
present curriculum of the Department of Library
and Archival Studies is not designed to produce
librarians able to meet the needs of rural people.
Makes suggestions for improvements in the
curriculum while maintaining a balance between
national needs and international standards.
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