Repositioning School Libraries for Efficient Service Delivery in Nigeria for the Twenty-first Century

  • Comfort U. Uzoigwe Centre Librarian National Open University of Nigeria Enugu Study Centre
Keywords: School Library, Library development, Information Service

Abstract

Considering the relevance and importance of libraries in the attainment of educational objectives, this paper looked into the functions of the school libraries and their expected roles in their area of operations. The meaning and the nature of school libraries and its expected services were examined. The status of
school libraries in Nigeria was x-rayed, the challenges and problems of contemporary Nigerian School libraries were examined which included poor funding, out-dated collections amongst others, recommendations were made towards the way forward for these school libraries to beef up their information services and resources so as to provide efficient service delivery.

Published
2018-12-18