International Journal of
Library and Information Science

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Lib. Inf. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2537
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLIS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 246

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The library’s role in developing information literacy and societal growth

Fredrick Olatunji Ajegbomogun
  • Fredrick Olatunji Ajegbomogun
  • Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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Veronica Olufunmilola Ajegbomogun
  • Veronica Olufunmilola Ajegbomogun
  • Gani Belo Library, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 01 April 2015
  •  Accepted: 27 August 2015
  •  Published: 30 September 2015

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