HISTORY OF LIBRARIES: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS’ LIBRARIES

Author: 
Gbotosho, Ajibola Sunmade
Country: 
Nigeria
Abstract: 

In most African countries, adequate attention is not given to the library, not considering the fact that “Libraries everywhere are veritable tools of information”. This study therefore focuses on the growth and development of library to meet the instructional needs of all library users/clienteles. With the adoption of historical method, the researcher points out the histories in medieval period and development of libraries in Nigeria, the various categories of libraries, VIZ: The National Library of Nigeria, Type of libraries, organisational structure of libraries with appropriate examples. The study concludes by articulating the library as an information system and services in all the units of the library

KeyWords: 

Information, Growth and Developed of Library, Library User/Clientele, Nigerian tertiary institutions Library

Volume & Issue: 
Vol. 4, Issue 5
Pages: 
1209-1214
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