Community Knowledge Centers for Liberia: meeting Africa's millennium goals through a unique collaboration of communities, universities, libraries, and schools for Liberia's economic and social development

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the need for libraries and rural community knowledge centers using appropriate technology. Design/methodology/approach – A case study discussing new ideas. Findings – An alternative to traditional libraries is proposed for the dissemination and teaching of agriculture, literacy, health information, etc. Research limitations/implications – The paper requires the development of prototypes and grant funding. Practical implications – Although the article discusses Liberia, the information represents any rural community in developing countries where often electricity, libraries, and internet connectivity do not exist. Originality/value – Rethinking existing ideas and creating new ones.