THE CHALLENGES OF MAINTAINING STANDARDS IN LAW LIBRARIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

This paper attempts to examine some specific areas of academic law libraries in Nigerian universities, taking cognizance of the approved minimum accreditation requirements by the National Universities Commission and Council of Legal Education. It highlights the challenges facing academic law libraries in Nigerian universities with regard to administration, collection development and staffing. Some suggestions are proffered on how to maintain standards. In conclusion, the paper identifies, inter alia, lack of commitment by the authorities of the universities as the most hindering factor in maintaining standards in academic law libraries in Nigerian universities.