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| International Library Review | 2 |
| Information Development | 1 |
| Information Processing and… | 1 |
| International Information and… | 1 |
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| Aderibigbe, M. R. | 1 |
| Apeji, E. Adeche | 1 |
| Aziagba, Philip C. | 1 |
| Jegede, O. | 1 |
| Lawal, Olu Olat | 1 |
| Nweke, Ken M. C. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Guides - General | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedJegede, O. – International Library Review, 1977
Descriptors: College Libraries, Developing Nations, Doctoral Dissertations, Government Publications
Peer reviewedApeji, E. Adeche – International Library Review, 1990
Discusses problem areas in the development of school libraries in Nigeria, including lack of legislation, shortage of funds, poor accommodations, unavailability of trained staff, lack of relevant material, and apathy on the part of school administrators and the government. Recommendations for improving this situation are suggested. (17 references)…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Objectives, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedAderibigbe, M. R. – Microform Review, 1984
Discusses need for microforms (high costs, inaccessibility, space requirements, and deterioration of printed materials), selection of microform materials, and maintenance of microform equipment for library microform services in Nigeria. Results of a study of print material usage at the University of Lagos Library are presented. Eight sources are…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Library Collections, Library Equipment, Library Material Selection
Peer reviewedLawal, Olu Olat – International Information and Library Review, 1995
Examines the financing of 20 Federal University Libraries in Nigeria by the World Bank, which provides for acquisition of books, journals, and equipment based on conditions to be met by the universities. Considers socioeconomic effects and assesses the impact of the loan on selection, acquisition, and staff development. Discusses the inability of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Library Acquisition
Peer reviewedNweke, Ken M. C. – Information Development, 1988
Describes the educational philosophy of Nigeria and explores the role of libraries in the realization of these educational objectives. The discussion covers materials and services that libraries should offer to help promote recreational reading and encourage individual development. (21 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedAziagba, Philip C. – Information Processing and Management, 1993
Describes a bibliometric study of the "Nigerian Journal of Microbiology" that was conducted to aid librarians in scientific journal selection decisions. Data are presented on authorship; forms of literature; ages of the literature; ranking of titles included in citations; geographic location of authors; and academic disciplines of…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Citations (References), Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disciplines
