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Somaliland: Mobile libraries-bringing library services direct to the heart of our community

July 2, 2012 · 314463 Comments2012-07-02+15%3A47%3A24goth+Mohamed

The mobile library services has today 2 of july commenced a week long counrtywide journey in Awdal region and it will pass through major towns of the country until it reach’s its final destination which will be in Erigavo in sanaag region,this will be the second in a row since mobile library service was introduced in Somaliland.

We (Redsea online) bring all the benefits of a modern library service to people who cannot access the larger libraries in the counrty, or who prefer to use a more local service within their own community.
The mobile library which is part of the Hargeisa book fair is expected to a visit a huge number of locations across the country and our Library service is also expected to delivers to thousands of individuals in their own homes and residential settings.

Mobile libraries are often used to provide library services to villages and city suburbs that have no library buildings.

A bookmobile or mobile library is a large vehicle designed for use as a library. It is designed to hold books on shelves in such a way that when the vehicle is parked they can be accessed by readers.

If you decide which of our services best suits your needs,or our timetable click on the link to find out more www.hargeysabookfair.com and www.redsea-online.com

by Goth M Goth
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Jabuutian says:

Somali language has collapsed and has became one of the most endangered langauge in the whole world. Thousands of foreign phrases have already displaced most of the original Somali vocbulary. Somali grammar was never properly wrtiten. Not a single school in all regions of all Somalia teaches Somali language or grammar. Even names of schools refer and glorify foregin people not prominent Somalis or Somalilanders. Yet the above article suggests that a mobile library will make a difference.
The Somali language will soon be extinct, unless massive efforts are made to salvage it.

3:05 pm on July 2, 2012

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amal says:

@ Jabuutian

You got a valid point here but Somalia and Somaliland both teach Somali language in their schools. I thinks it's Jabuuti that don't teach it. However, I don't think they teach proper Somali and grammar. I taught myself how to read Somali but I write it how it sounds to me. I think there should be a massive and thorough study and review on Somali literature and how this can be passed on.

Language is culture, it's a way of thinking, way of expressing feelings and a powerful tool for communication. We shall embrace our Somali pride through embracing our culture, language and literature. Poetry is a rich way of endorsing our heritage and literature and should be taught in Somali Schools. So yes, we should make efforts to salvage it.

Other language and English is important in our society to engage with the fast and revolving world around us but should never replace our rich and native language that preserves our heritage.

4:59 pm on July 2, 2012

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- AntoninusPius says:
  
  @amal
  
  Talking of poetry, I feel there should be some sort of evolution, by that I mean, one needs a grasp of the nomadic way of life and its vocabulary to fully appreciate Somali poetry, but we are no longer just nomads nor are we able to relate to their way of life. Therefore we need modern Somali poetry to evolve.
  
  5:55 am on July 3, 2012
  
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