Abstract
The study assessed resources and services of the Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV) Library, Ngala. Four objectives and four research questions guided the study. Survey research design was adopted. The target population of the study was 1,030, out of which, 206 was drawn as the sample for the study. The data collection instruments were a questionnaire, checklist and documentary sources. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic. Findings from the study revealed that the professionals, paraprofessionals and other support staff of the library are inadequate though they were found to be helping users in some of their information needs; the library‟s collections were found to be obsolete. The physical facilities of the library were found to be adequate and there were no sufficient effective services provided for users in the library. Recommendations were made to include among others, the need to embark on the acquisition of various library resources which are relevant, adequate and current in the field of Arabic language and literature based on a well-developed collection development policy.Keywords: Arabic, information, services, assessment, resources
Highlights
All libraries exist to meet the interest of their serving institutions
Inter-university centers, polytechnics, colleges, research institutes and other organizations are concerned with selection, collection, organizing, preserving and dissemination of information resources and services for the purposes of teaching, learning and research
The library is the heart of the universities and inter-university centers, where intellectual knowledge and activities are discharged to its users through the provision of relevant and adequate information resources by librarians
Summary
Inter-university centers, polytechnics, colleges, research institutes and other organizations are concerned with selection, collection, organizing, preserving and dissemination of information resources and services for the purposes of teaching, learning and research. The library is the heart of the universities and inter-university centers, where intellectual knowledge and activities are discharged to its users through the provision of relevant and adequate information resources by librarians. Provision of reading materials coupled with professional services to users is a very important aspect in achieving the aims and objectives of the libraries. The information resources and services provided should be commensurate with the needs of the users. NALV: A Success Story Maiduguri: NALV Information Services. Lecturers‟ Perception of Adequacy of Resources and Services of the University of Ado-Ekiti Library
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