SONA Highlights: Library and Information Services
SONA 2015: PART 33_ Library and Information Services
Our public libraries continue to transform from conventional book collections to information centres through ICT. As a result their operational hours have been extended to cater for the popularity of their expanded services, which include ICT training as well as free internet access.
The provision of free ICT services in libraries contributes towards bridging the technological divide in local communities. To date 64 public libraries provide free access to internet and 63,744 members of the public have been trained on Basic ICT to enable them to participate in the cyber space to improve their lives.
Through the assistance of the Robert and Sara Rothschild Family Foundation the 13th library is under construction in Werda and should be operational before the end of this financial year.
