... of libraries in preserving them, with specific relation to Sierra Leone. Findings Measures should be taken to resuscitate this knowledge of oral cultures. As libraries are repositories of knowledge there is every reason for librarians to play a leading role in this direction. Practical implications...

...John Abdul Kargbo Purpose Discusses the development of local history collections within libraries in Sierra Leone. Design/methodology/approach The article is a reflective viewpoint. Findings That there is a growing interest in local history collections in libraries in Sierra Leone...

...John Abdul Kargbo Purpose To argue for the development and implementation of a national library and information policy in Sierra Leone. Design/methodology/approach The paper is an opinion piece discussing the current situation in the country and proposing a new model. Findings That Sierra...

...Mary Gorvie Purpose To describe the state of the library system in Sierra Leone in the recent period after the civil war, and its part in post‐conflict reconstruction. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive account with some historical, social and geographical contextual information...