Library Services as an Instrument for Attaining Sustainable Development Goals in Early Childhood Care in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines library services as a tool for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in early Childhood Care Education. The paper therefore revolves on conceptual clarification of education, Early Childhood Care Education, sustainable development, library services and sustainable Development Goals. The paper revealed that library services include provision of information resources, access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and lending services. Challenges are inadequate school libraries, poor funding, and lack of awareness among parents. Suggestions to the challenges are adequate school and public libraries, adequate funding, adequate trained information professionals (Librarians), encouraging indigenous publications among several others. The paper concludes by calling on major stakeholders in education and professional librarians to provide enabling environment that will enhance effective and efficient library services for the attainment of SDGs in Early Childhood Care Education in Nigeria.