1. AN EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A library is a learning institution with treasures of knowledge that are maintained, organized, and managed by trained personnel with the goal of continuously educating children, men, and women and assisting in their self-improvemen...
2. CHALLENGES OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA PUBLIC LIBRARIES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The main objective of establishing any library is to satisfy the needs of its clientele by providing the materials relevant to their needs in orders to achieve the aim of setting up library, adequate collection required by the us...
3. A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE WAYS OF GENERATING INCOME IN NIGERIAN LIBRARIES
Background to the study
Generally, sufficient funding is needed for effective library and information service delivery; also while responding to the opportunities of digital revolution, the library faces renewed and intensified period of financial strin...
4. INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION NEEDS AND INFORMATION SEEKING ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Background of the study
The researcher probably wants to get started on this project by conducting a poll on how important knowledge is in day-to-day life. Since the beginning of recorded history, man has had a general need for knowledge in order to live his day-to-day...
5. PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
Abstract
The study explains preservation and conservation of library materials. In order to achieve this, causes of deterioration of library materials such as poor paper manufacture, improper storage, rough handling, pests and knowledge of disaster occurrence, electroni...
6. THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES
ABSTRACT
This research work covers the impact of the public library services to the people of Kaduna State. It examines the views of the users toward the services rendered by the library, the type of services offered and also how satisfactory the users...
7. INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION NEEDS AND INFORMATION SEEKING ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Abstract
Information needs and information seeking pattern of public library users are varied on account of their different requirements which might be due to the various demographic, social, cultural and economic factors. Identifying information needs is the first step...
8. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES ON THE LITERACY LEVEL OF NIGERIANS
ABSTRACT
The public libraries in Nigeria play a major role in helping children to read. Previous evaluations of libraries, however, have often bypassed the part libraries play in improving children’s literacy skills, focusing instead on the number of books circula...
9. IMPACT OF POOR FUNDING OF NIGERIA LIBRARY ON THE LITERACY LEVEL OF NIGERIANS
ABSTRACT
This study was designed to look at the effect of poor funding of public libraries in Nigeria on literacy level. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study, and 25 professional librarians were sampled. There was no need for samp...
10. ROLE OF ICT IN THE REFERENCE SERVICES TO LIBRARY USERS IN NIGERIA
Abstract
This research work is on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the provision of reference service in public library user in Nigeria. Imo state Library was used as the case study. This study, which focuses on the threats...
11. USES OF THE INTERNET FACILITIES BY LIBRARIANS
ABSTARCT
This study was carried out to examine the Uses Of The Internet Facilities By Librarians. Specifically, the study aimed at find out the frequency of use of internet facilities for service delivery by l...
12. INFORMATION NEEDS AND INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Abstract
Information needs and information seeking pattern of public library users are varied on account of their different requirements which might be due to the various demographic, social, cultural and economic factors. Identifying information needs is the first step...
