The Third Eye

Digital libraries are very important for developing countries.  They become tools in education, health, agriculture, sanitation, nutrition and many other areas.  A collection of digitized documents, images and sounds are currently available in Nigeria.  Higher institutions have e-library which does not differ from a digital library.  These digital libraries are similar to the traditional libraries that we are quite familiar with but have their differences.  The invention of technology does not change people, especially Nigerians. It does not matter if it is a traditional library or a  digital  library; I visit libraries for three reasons 1. To study 2. for reference 3. Entertainment Hence, irrespective of the way the information is presented, as long as it can perform these three things on my list, then it would be perfect for me. The shortcomings in the library I use here in Nigeria not in the organization or storage of this materials bu...

The internet has brought many opportunities to me as a person.  Sometimes it is difficult to imagine what life would be without the internet. Even my nephew who is less than 10 years old utilizes the internet. Basically, what I do on the internet is search for information, download eBooks and teaching resources.  I try as much as possible to use the internet to improve myself. Utilising the internet I am able to get information about what is happening in the world from the comfort of my home.  I am able to determine the veracity of things I stumble across in books (especially non-fiction).  However, most times I am posed with a setback of restricted access to some materials. You can imagine my frustration when I stumble across a site and that has all the information am seeking only to be informed that my geographic location does not have access to this.  This is a common occurrence especially when the resource in question is about Europe and North America....