Omaheke Regional Library
The Omaheke Regional Library is a library in Gobabis the capital of Omaheke Region of Namibia. It is situated between Gobabis' Epako suburb and the Legare Stadium[1]), and was opened on November 25, 2014 by then-minister of education David Namwandi.[2] The Omaheke regional library intends to introduce programmes and activities for the community in an effort to attract more visitors.
Funding
[edit]The library is one of three regional libraries (the other two are in Oshakati, Oshana; and Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena). These libraries are also known as Regional Study and Resource Centers (RSRCs), and were funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (Namibia Account) at a cost of N$167 million,[3] in partnership with the National Library and Archives service (NLAS), a division of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC)[4]
Services
[edit]The Omaheke Regional Library provides library patrons access to traditional library services and materials including access to the Internet. The library also operates a mobile unit that visits communities in the Omaheke region and is equipped with computers, televisions, and a book collection.[5] The regional library aim to provide tailored programs, ICTs, and information services that address surrounding communities’ most pressing needs.[6] The library also offer free internet to its users.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Matthys, Donald (13 August 2019). "Omaheke Regional Library receives tech equipment from local bank". Namibia Economist.
- ^ Ngatjiheue, Charmaine. "Namwandi inaugurates RSRC". thevillager.com.na/. The Villager. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ "Gobabis has never seen anything like this". economist.com.na/. Namibia Economist. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ "New library for Ohangwena". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ "MCA Namibia draws final curtain". newera.com.na/. New Era. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ "Namibia Regional Library Evaluation | Technology & Social Change Group". tascha.uw.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Ngashikuao, Lucia Ndeshihafela (2022). An assessment on the usage of internet services at Omaheke regional library (Thesis thesis). University of Namibia.
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