Describes ways in which indigenous authors and publishers are trying to provide a Nigerian literature that preserves cultural history while meeting modern literacy needs. Lists several biographies.(FL)

Discusses the problems of social adjustment for children as Nigeria struggles with two cultures--its traditional culture and its Western colonial past. Identifies effects on present day child rearing practices in families and villages. (DST)

Summarizes impact of the electronic age and role of the library focusing on the situation in Nigeria and concern for the new age; problems of Nigerian libraries and librarians (developing economy, responsibility for development, political situation, technological problems, lack of personnel); future prospects; and suggestions for present.…

Presents results of two-part mail survey (background information, modified version of short form of Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire measuring 21 dimensions of job satisfaction) designed to assess job satisfaction of male and female librarians in Nigeria. Review of literature, methodology, results, and conclusions are discussed. Ten references…

Relates experiences of teacher of children's literature at West Virginia University in collecting folklore in northeastern Nigeria. Highlights include travels to village of Dalori; the Kanuri culture (in northeast area of Borno); tales recalled by employees of the Borno State Library; and a visit to the district head of Konduga. (EJS)

Assessed the impact of industrialization on men's (N=6,000) beliefs in independence from the extended family and women's rights outside (but not necessarily inside) the home. Results showed education and living standard to be primary determinants of both ideologies across several cultures. (LLL)

This collection of essays is organized into two sections: Section 1 deals with general issues in social studies, while Section 2 examines social studies education in Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia. Essays in Section One are: (1) "The Historical Context of Education in British Colonial…

The central theme of the Lagos, Nigeria, seminar/workshop was recognition for the teaching profession, particularly as being the most important educational change agent. Part 1, "Thematic Issues" includes: "Language Curriculum and Teaching in Multilingual Environments" (Sharmila Pillai); "The Situation in Nigeria" (E.…

Various programs describe how rural development in underdeveloped nations is effectively increased by close cooperation between the extension agents and the farmers. (JB)

Describes how Nigerian students were found to overwhelmingly prefer white collar occupations, despite the lack of such jobs in their country. Discusses the incompatibility between such career goals and the realities of developing countries and considers the implications of this incompatibility for designing vocational education programs. (GC)

The creation of the West African Library Association, library schools, the national library, the Ibadan University Library, and increase in employment opportunities due to the establishment of more libraries, are discussed as favorable factors in the development of librarianship. (MBR)

Gives an overview of the aging population in nations such as Nigeria and of adult education's role in their adjustment and well being. Recommends adult day programs rather than isolation in homes for the aged. (Contains 16 references.) (SK)

Briefly describes the methods used to provide library orientation (an introduction to the physical plant, policies, procedures and resources of the library) and library instruction (bibliographic and research skills) in Nigerian medical libraries. (five references) (CLB)