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Vol. 7(8), pp. 219–227, October, 2019. ISSN: 2360-7858 DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2019.120
Full Length Research
Funding Of Academic Libraries in Nigeria: A Case Study of Plateau State
1Emmanuel Sambo Mamman Ph.D., MNI, CLN and 2Victor Chuks Nwokedi Ph.D., FIASR, CLN
1National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. Email: mammanemmanuel8@gmail.com 2University of Jos, Faculty of Education, Department of Social Science Education, Library and Information Science Unit Corresponding author‘s Email: victorchuksnwokedi@yahoo.com, E-mail: nwokediv@unijos.edu.ng
Accepted 23 October 2019
This research examines the funding of academic libraries in selected institutions in Plateau State. The objectives of the study are to: determine the nature of information resources in libraries of tertiary institutions in Plateau State; highlight the various ways of funding information resources; ascertain the extent of funds allocated for information resources acquisition in the libraries; identify the challenges of funding the libraries and provide recommendations that will improve the situation. The study adopted the cross-sectional research design. Copies of the questionnaire were administered to a sample of 10 libraries out of a population of 25 academic libraries in the state, using purposive sampling technique. The findings reveal among others that there is poor availability of information resources in the libraries, due to inadequate funding; the sources of funding are mainly from the parent institutions of the libraries and grants from TET Fund. The paper therefor, recommends amongst others that: academic libraries should explore alternatives to funding their services; libraries should apply for grants from reputable donors (foundations); academic institutions should organize appeal fund launchings to develop their library services; the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) should amend TET Fund laws to enable mono-technics, research institutions and public libraries benefit from the fund, academic institutions should encourage their alumnus to donate in kind or cash towards developing the library services and fee-based services should be introduced in the libraries. The study concludes that for academic libraries in Plateau State to compete globally in the educational system with those of other countries, the funding situation must be improved.
Key words: Academic Libraries, Funding, Plateau State, Nigeria
Cite This Article As: Mamman, ES., Nwokedi, V.C. (2019). Funding Of Academic Libraries in Nigeria: A Case Study of Plateau State. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 7(8): 219-227
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