Review of automated library and information services in Nigeria

Abstract

The earliest recorded use of computers in Nigeria was by the Nigerian Ports Authority, Lagos in 1948 for invoicing and general accounting. Until recently computers were used only for accounting purposes in Nigeria. However, computers are now being used in about 16 libraries for various functions such as acquisition, cataloguing, circulation services, information services (including CD‐ROM searches) and administrative and management functions. Although these uses are still for most libraries at the priMary level, the fact that some libraries have taken this critical first step is encouraging and promising. The situation has improved so much that whereas most vendors who had previously ignored the potential of selling library software packages are now actively involved in promoting the available packages.

Citation

Okojie, V.O. (1993), "Review of automated library and information services in Nigeria", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 191-195. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047141