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Professional Training Of Librarians And Service Delivery In Public Libraries In Nigeria


Igajah Mayen Ndaro
Mary Mfon Bassey
Umoh Margaret Sylvanus
Edim Joy Bassey

Abstract

The main purpose of the paper was to examine professional training of librarians and service delivery in public libraries in Nigeria. It is an opinion paper and therefore expository in nature. The paper discussed the history of public libraries in Nigeria and service delivery. The paper critically reviewed the professional training of librarians in public libraries. It also exposed various library services, such as current awareness, user education, inter-library loan, circulation, reprographic service and challenges affecting the services in the public libraries. The paper recommended among others, professional training for librarians with digital skills to enhance their productivity for efficient and effective service delivery. 


 


 


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eISSN: 2992-4480
print ISSN: 1596-6224