Ayodele Oluwafemi Akinola (CLN), Ayomide Ayoola Giwa, Esq., AyokunleOluwadamilola Giwa, Fayokemi Inioluwa Olanipekun and MorohunkejiAnthioniette Kuteyi
Libraries in Nigeria play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting knowledge dissemination, but climate change poses a significant threat to their collections and services. Rising temperatures, humidity, and natural disasters can damage or destroy library materials, compromising their ability to serve as repositories of human knowledge. This article suggests that Nigerian libraries must adopt sustainable preservation practices to navigate the challenges of climate change and ensure the long-term accessibility of knowledge. It explores the impact of climate change on libraries in Nigeria, discusses sustainable preservation strategies such as climate-resilient storage, digital preservation, community engagement, and sustainable collections management, and highlights examples of Nigerian libraries that have successfully implemented these practices. By adopting a proactive and collaborative approach to sustainability, Nigerian libraries can help preserve knowledge for a sustainable future, support national development, and promote cultural preservation. The Nigerian context presents unique challenges and opportunities, and this article provides a framework for libraries to address these challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future.