Describes the information technology resources available at the Maiduguri Library School and their care and maintenance, and information technologies available outside the library school that are used for information education. Recommendations for the improvement of resources include training academic staff and including the study of information…

Provides a theoretical overview of the concept of information science as a discipline and analyzes the problems in information science in Nigeria. Highlights include a lack of or inadequate research, curriculum, faculty, prospective students, and information and material resources, and a description of the Africa Regional Centre for Information…

Examines the role of Nigerian library schools in teaching and conducting research and the problems encountered in this process. Topics covered include research curriculum designs, descriptions of student and faculty research projects, and the identification of aspects of Nigerian libraries that need to be researched. (9 references) (Author/CLB)

Presents a historical review of Nigerian library education and discusses prospects and problems for future library education based on responses to a questionnaire by Nigerian library school heads. Results indicate existing schools will expand, but there may be problems with system planning, funding, textbooks, staffing, research facilities, and…