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The National Library of Nigeria: a case study of the Bauchi State Branch

I.K. Antwi (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria)

Aslib Proceedings

ISSN: 0001-253X

Article publication date: 1 April 1990

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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

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