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What is globalization?
A process leading to greater interdependence among economic, political, and social units of the world
What are the components of globalization?
Economic, technological, socio-cultural, and political forces
According to Akintunde (2006), what are irreversible global trends with great benefits for academic purposes?
ICT and globalization
How can academic libraries in Nigeria contribute to the pool of global information?
By digitizing local content such as theses, dissertations, rare books, newspapers, and special manuscripts
What does globalization aim to achieve in relation to the people of the world?
Unifying them into a single society and functioning together
Study Notes
Definition of Globalization
- Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies, societies, and cultures.
Components of Globalization
- Economic globalization: integration of national economies into a global economy
- Cultural globalization: spread of cultural values and norms across the world
- Political globalization: increasing role of international organizations and institutions
Irreversible Global Trends
- According to Akintunde (2006), four irreversible global trends with great benefits for academic purposes are:
- Digitization of information
- Increased accessibility of information
- Globalization of education
- Increased collaboration among academics and institutions
Contribution of Academic Libraries in Nigeria
- Academic libraries in Nigeria can contribute to the pool of global information by:
- Providing access to digital resources and databases
- Facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among academics and institutions
- Developing and promoting local content and research
Aims of Globalization
- Globalization aims to achieve a more interconnected and interdependent world, where people:
- Have increased access to information, opportunities, and resources
- Can collaborate and share knowledge across borders and cultures
- Can benefit from global economic growth and development
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