Vol. 10(9), pp. 339--344 November, 2022. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2022400

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

This paper takes into perspective the need for librarians and information workers to brace up for the challenges of meeting information needs of library users irrespective of times and circumstances. Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the public libraries and their ability to provide services. It happened at a time that public libraries in Nigeria could not boast of adequate infrastructure for information processing and services. A glance at the historical development of libraries in Nigeria was highlighted. Closer look at the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on library services shows that there was total or partial withdrawal of services in libraries, most services were channeled online for remote access, the workload of the ICT librarians was a factor, also the observance of social distance was a high priority, and so on. Recommendations regarding ‘new normal’ being a new concept has to be adhered to in order to guarantee the protection of users from any forms of attacks. Post Covid-19, funding of libraries should be at the front burner of library administrators. It is also recommended that government should rise to ensure that libraries are attractive for all users, while library administrators push and lobby for funding, training, and infrastructural boost of all library institutions in the country.

 

Keywords: Public libraries, services, covid-19, workplace, Nigeria

 

	Cite This Article As: Dodo, M., Weribagba, B.M., Oweipere, T. (2022). Public libraries services and workplace realities during post covid-19 period in Nigeria: looking ahead. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 10(9): 339-344