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    Library Development Committee: A Panacea to Effective Academic Library Servicing in Nigeria Public Universities
    (Journal of the Nigerian School Library Association, 2023-09-19) Yahaya Aliyu Ismaila; Abdulsalam A. Salman; Muhammed Musa
    This study was conducted on appraisal of library development committee activities as catalyst to enhancing academic library services in Kwara State University, Malete. The study was conducted using a qualitative research design. The interview guide has twelve items in which questions were sought on types of library services provided in Kwara State University, Malete. Interview approach was chosen in order to collect a well-detailed and comprehensive data and information on the appraisal of library development committee activities as catalyst to enhancing academic library services. The study found that the types of library services provided in Kwara State Library are: current awareness services (CAS), selective dissemination of information (SDI), reprographics services, reference services, circulation services, collection development service. The finding also shows that the challenges faced by library development committee are; poor funding, deficit infrastructure and nonchalant attitude. However, the solutions to the challenges militating against the success of library development committee are: provision of adequate fund for the library and appropriate use of fund meant for the library
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    The governance and management of public library services in Nigeria
    (Emerald Insight, 2018) Janneke Mostert; Abdulsalam A. Salman
    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the managerial and governance issues that impact on service delivery in public libraries in Nigeria. Within many countries this seems to be a challenge often resulting in an ineffective service delivery resulting in underutilisation thereof. This study was conducted among administrators and managers of public libraries in Nigeria to establish the current status quo concerning governance and management issues impacting on service delivery. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative study using interviews was used to illicit data from three permanent secretaries, six public library directors, and six heads of rural community libraries, purposively selected for the study. Findings – The findings show that variables such as relevant academic qualifications, years of experience, and designation of the administrators and managers of public libraries affect service delivery. A huge dependency on government bodies for decision making and funding was established. Impediments to good management of the libraries were found to be inadequate funding; lack of involvement of stakeholders in public library administration; and inappropriate public library legislation. Practical implications – The study recommends the promulgation of a public library-specific act in order to regulate the administration and management of this public unit, involve stakeholders in public library administration, as well as the provision of alternative forms of funding in order to alleviate the dependence on governmental budgets. Originality/value – With very little research available on these issues in Nigeria, this paper will create awareness among all stakeholders of specific governance and managerial issues impacting on effective service delivery to public library users so that it can be addressed. Keywords Governance, Nigeria, Provision of public library services, Public library administration, Public library management, Public library services Paper type Research paper