Journal of Library and Information Sciences

Mobile Phones and Society Transformation: The Developing World Perspectives
Yahya Ibrahim Harande, BintaFaruk Ladan

Abstract
Mobile phone is an electronic gadget that is used in communicating information. It is portable, handy and easy to use.Individuals, groups, governments, companies, and organizations use the mobile phones. Its presence and impact has permeated all aspects of lives of the human beings globally. It has transformed people into information conscious societies. This success could be attributed to easy accessibility of the mobile phones by all and sundry. The paper highlighted on the role of mobile phone as a channel for communicating information and connecting people. The scenario of the developing world was taken in to consideration. The paper explained on the positive impact of the electronic device in the developing countries.e.g.it enhances lifelong learning [LLL], brings awareness among people and enhances business activities. On the negative impact, criminal activities are on the increase, examination malpractices among students increases and many more as a result of it`s usage. The paper concluded by suggesting useful tips for curtailing these problems, so that enabling environment could be created for people in the developing world to actively partake in making effective usage of mobile phone in transforming information.

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