Primary School Libraries in the Southern Region

A Case Study of Collaboration Towards Library Development

Abstract

Botswana has a long term vision for the nation up to 2016 when Batswana shall have been independent for 50 years to be a prospective, productive and innovative society. This vision has 7 pillars, amongst which, is the achievement of an educated and informed nation. This clearly calls for Batswana to work together and collaborate to achieve ideals of the vision. The primary school libraries project of the Southern Region of Botswana is one example of how various organizations and individuals collaborated.
The collaboration is discussed in this paper, with a focus on the benefits of the collaboration as well as some of the challenges faced and how these may be addressed. The paper discussed the observed impact of the project and future plans. Recommendations are made for other jurisdictions that may wish to embark on similar projects based on lessons learnt during the collaboration effect.