The National Library of Nigeria: a case study of the Bauchi State Branch
Abstract
The paper briefly reviewed the characteristics and functions of national libraries in general. It then gave an overview of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) with special reference to the laws that established it and its functions. The survey was narrowly focused on the present state of the Bauchi State Branch of the National Library of Nigeria. It was found that this branch library is not fully equipped and funded to serve as a bibliographical centre and clearing house to the State. It has also not been effective in providing advisory service on library development and organisation to departments and agencies in the State. Finally, several recommendations were made to improve upon the present level of performance of the NLN Bauchi Branch.
Citation
Antwi, I.K. (1990), "The National Library of Nigeria: a case study of the Bauchi State Branch", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 42 No. 4, pp. 127-135. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb051167
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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