1. World problems
  2. Obsolete information

Obsolete information

  • Obsolete library stocks
  • Obsolete documentation

Incidence

In the UK in 1990 a survey of 6 local authorities found that 70% of the library stocks were obsolete. School libraries may continue to use textbooks dating back 60 years and necessarily reflecting the political and cultural views of the time.

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Ignorance
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Obsolescence
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Misinformation
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Information
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Disinformation
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Deformation
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #4: Quality EducationSustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Subject
  • Commerce » Merchandise
  • Information » Documentation
  • Information » Information
  • Information » Libraries
  • Societal problems » Obsolescence
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 25, 2022