The Role of Libraries in the Dissemination of Information Related to Dangers of Bird Flu (H5N1) in Rural Areas of Nigeria The Role of Libraries in the Dissemination of Information Related to Dangers of Bird Flu (H5N1) in Rural Areas of Nigeria

Abstract

This opinion paper highlighted the danger posed by Bird Flu (H5N1) in rural areas, strategies for combating the deadly disease and explored the strategic role of libraries in this direction. It described how the public could become vulnerable to Bird Flu and how they could protect themselves from its threat. The paper emphasized the role of Libraries in educating the public on the deadly threat posed by Bird Flu. It posited that to educate the public has become an indispensible responsibility of libraries because of the strategic position of libraries in information dissemination. Hence, libraries should therefore be positioned and equipped to curtail the threat posed by this disease. This could be done through dissemination of vital information and the adoption of precautionary measures and routine to enable people be on their guards to forestall and stem the occurrence of the deadly disease.

Keywords: Bird Flu, Dissemination of Information, Education, GlobalHealth Issues, Rural Areas, Libraries.

Corresponding Author: Roseline Ngozi OKWOR. Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Email roseline.okwor@unn.edu.ng