Project Abstract

This research project aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliographic survey on the types of libraries in Nigeria from 2004 to 2010. The study will analyze the various types of libraries present in the country during this period, including academic libraries, public libraries, school libraries, and special libraries. The primary objective of the research is to provide an overview of the library landscape in Nigeria and to identify the trends and developments in the field of librarianship during the specified timeframe. By examining the different types of libraries and the services they offer, the study intends to shed light on the role of libraries in supporting education, research, and community development in Nigeria. The methodology for this research will involve a systematic review of existing literature on libraries in Nigeria published between 2004 and 2010. This will include academic papers, reports, and other relevant documents that provide insights into the types of libraries operating in the country during the selected period. The research will also consider the challenges and opportunities faced by libraries in Nigeria and how they have evolved over time. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the existing knowledge base on library services in Nigeria and to inform future research and policy initiatives in the field of library and information science. By highlighting the different types of libraries and their contributions to society, the research aims to raise awareness of the importance of libraries as essential institutions for learning, information access, and cultural preservation. Overall, this bibliographic survey on types of libraries in Nigeria from 2004 to 2010 seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the library landscape in the country during this period. The study aims to document the various types of libraries present in Nigeria, their functions, and the challenges they face. By synthesizing existing literature on the topic, the research intends to offer valuable insights into the state of librarianship in Nigeria and its significance for education, research, and community development.

Project Overview

INTRODUCTION

The Roget’s the saurus has listed the following as related to library.

1.          Book depository

2.          Information center

3.          Country library

4.          Lending library

5.          National library

6.          Circuiting library

7.          Municipal library

8.          Public library

9.          Special library

10.      Rental library

11.      Private library

12.      Learning center

13.      State library

LIBRARY: is define as the collection of written printed or other graphic or visual material organized and maintained for reading, studying and consultation.

It is also define as a collection of books, pamphlet, etc. Kept for reading and consultation; especially, such a collection anged to facilitate reference as by classification and indexing.

You can also say that a library is a place where books are professionally organized, center of information and knowledge

Library is a place where every human went for their own to research on topics and also to educate their brains.

Library is basically concerned with the provision of reading and learning facilities irrespection of age or discipline and administration. The role of the library has changed over the years, consequently. Some definitions do not suit the concept and role of modern libraries.

For this modern definition of library is defines as the collection of books and non-books materials housed, organized and unterpreted to meet the broad an varying needs for people for information, knowledge, recreation and cultural enjoyment.

TYPES OF LIBRARIES

There are different types of libraries.

1.          SCHOOL LIBRARY

2.          ACADEMIC LIBRARY

3.          SPECIAL LIBRARY

4.          PUBLIC LIBRARY

5.          PRIMATE LIBRARY

6.          MOBILE LIBRARY

SCHOOL LIBRARY

A school library can be defined as an organized collection of print and non-print materials kept in a school for the use of both pupils and teachers but mainly for pupils. This types of libraries are established in primary and secondary schools whose collections are mainly for the young..

ACADEMIC LIBRARIES

These are libraries established in institutions of higher learning, which include universities, Polytechnics College of education, college of technologies and other related institutions. An academic library is established as an integral part of the institution aimed as agent for the transmission of the scholarship of the society it also tries to satisfy the basic information and bibliographic needs of student and lecturers in their general and special intellectual field.

SPECIAL LIBRARIES          

A special library is a library set up by an organization to promote the organizational objectives with collections limited to the subjects covered by the organization.

It is assigned the mission of acquiring, organizing and providing access to information and knowledge so as to further the objectives are aspiration of the parent organization.

It is expected to select, procure, store, retrieve and disseminate information relating to the special field of the parent organization. Special libraries are special in their users, users who an professionally oriented and research based.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES      

A public library can be defined as a library established in a town or city which is maintained from public fund and is generally available free of charge to the public. Its collection tends to spen all field of knowledge include a good provision for children.

Public library may serve the general public or special categories of public which as children, members of armed forces, hospital, patients, prisoners worker and so on.