Library Services In The Hybrid Environment: A Case Study Of Research Institutes In Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to establish the desirability of hybrid collections and services by the research librarians in the four research institutes’ libraries in Lagos state. Survey research method was employed; a total number of 25 questionnaires were distributed; and 20 were retrieved from which analyses were made. The study revealed high desirability of hybrid library by the research librarians. Also, lack of appropriate skills in managing electronic resources was discovered as the greatest impediment of providing hybrid services to support research.