This paper examined the concepts of digital inclusion and sustainable development goals, and the roles libraries could play in realizing their objectives. The paper however, acknowledged that the libraries and librarians are the custodian of knowledge. The roles the deferent types of libraries could play was closely examined. Nevertheless, the arrangements International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) had made for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer were highlighted. The paper therefore, recommended among others that the libraries should be well funded and the librarians trained in ICTs; the paper further recommended that the government should conduct series of sensitizations of the masses, especially in the rural areas. The paper concludes that the library as the custodian of knowledge has an important role to play in realizing the objectives of digital inclusion and sustainable development goals in Nigeria.

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