International developments: Educational and informational needs of public library users in Nigeria |
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| Authors: | G T Onadiran R W Onadiran |
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| Institution: | 1. Senior Lecturer in the Department of Library Science , Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria , Nigeria;2. Senior Librarian at Kashim Ibrahim Library , Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria , Nigeria |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this paper is to examine the educational and informational needs of public library users in Nigeria. The data was obtained from the answers to an inquiry form handed to persons entering the library during a typical six days of operation in seven public libraries in Nigeria. It was discovered that a large number of users used the library as “study hall” (69.1 percent) and seek library materials for their school work (72.3 percent). It is recommended that public libraries should gear their collections to the needs of the people. Focused collection rather than balanced collection is recommended. Normal library functions should be expanded to include education, literacy, and health care. |
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| Keywords: | Database creation open source software local history area studies Kansas City Public Library KCResearch ephemera access |
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