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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Gikomba_Hawker on June 30, 2021, 05:05:44 PM

Title: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: Gikomba_Hawker on June 30, 2021, 05:05:44 PM
I have to be quick with my post. Don't want to attract the attention of the supposedly "Spam Police" here.

If you get a chance and and are interested, try to drop in McMillan Memorial Library (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMillan_Memorial_Library,_Nairobi) or any Kenya National Library branch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Library_Service_of_Kenya). See how things look like. I'm curious how Covid affected them.

If this is not of interest to you or you don't have time, that's fine. Maybe another Kenyan will read this post and check things out in the future.

I just think it's a pity that Diaspora Kenyans have not established a way to donate books, and to ensure that if they are sent they will indeed be accessible to the public.

But maybe there have been new developments. This would be a wonderful surprise! My guess, however, is that the libraries still have a huge room for improvement. Really sad.
Title: Re: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: Gikomba_Hawker on July 04, 2021, 07:39:23 PM
Is the "Spam Police" nearby? Let me see whether I can sneak in this video which highlights an important Kenyan problem:

Kenya Library Revival: Ambitious plan to save Kenyan libraries
Title: Re: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: Arcadian_Dreamer on July 05, 2021, 12:15:16 AM
This is dude is back to his spamming. What a dedicated troll  :D
Title: Re: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: Gikomba_Hawker on July 05, 2021, 02:46:58 AM
One man's spam is another man's treasure. :D

This is dude is back to his spamming. What a dedicated troll  :D
Title: Re: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: veritas on July 05, 2021, 01:33:09 PM
Agreed, the libraries kinda suck in Kenya .. but libraries are dying everywhere as knowledge migrates to the digital space

KP, how long are you going to be in Kenya?
Title: Re: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: Gikomba_Hawker on July 05, 2021, 03:57:11 PM
Actually, that is not true. Libraries in countries like America have become very creative in adapting and remaining very relevant in the digital age. A country like Kenya cannot take the attitude that libraries are not needed. They are highly needed! Books are also greatly needed, as ever.

Agreed, the libraries kinda suck in Kenya .. but libraries are dying everywhere as knowledge migrates to the digital space

KP, how long are you going to be in Kenya?
Title: Re: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: Gikomba_Hawker on July 06, 2021, 04:57:04 AM
Beyond Books: A Look Into What Public Libraries Really Are | Tara Franzetti | TEDxYouth@RVA
Title: Re: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: KenyanPlato on July 06, 2021, 07:43:45 AM
Agreed, the libraries kinda suck in Kenya .. but libraries are dying everywhere as knowledge migrates to the digital space

KP, how long are you going to be in Kenya?
2 months
Title: Re: Message for KenyanPlato in Nairobi re: Kenyan libraries
Post by: Nowayhaha on July 06, 2021, 09:17:32 AM

Hopefully you are fully Vacinated .The 4th Wave Coming Is the Delta Vatiant

Agreed, the libraries kinda suck in Kenya .. but libraries are dying everywhere as knowledge migrates to the digital space

KP, how long are you going to be in Kenya?
2 months