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Sekyere, Kwabena – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2011
As technology continues to advance, libraries in Europe and America continue to improve upon their virtual reference services by employing new Web technologies and applying them to existing services. West African academic libraries have begun providing resources electronically to their users but still typically lag behind in the services they…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Reference Services, Technology Uses in Education

Osundina, Oyeniyi – International Library Review, 1975
An investigation was conducted into undergraduate students' use of the University of Lagos Main Library at Akoka. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Collections, Library Services, Reference Services

Aguolu, Christian C. – International Library Review, 1973
The history of bibliographic control is given for three African nations. Included is a listing of published bibliographies. Solutions to numerous problems are suggested. (DH)
Descriptors: African Literature, Archives, Bibliographies, Depository Libraries

Omoniyi, Joseph O. – Reference Librarian, 2002
Reports on research that focused on competence and performance of reference libraries in academic libraries in Nigeria. Includes recommendations for improving competence and performance, including the reference process; staffing and other resources; education for reference librarians; knowledge of modern technology; and emotional stability and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Competence, Higher Education, Librarians

Nwokocha, Udo – International Information and Library Review, 1993
Results of this study of the utilization pattern of adult public library users in Nigeria showed that the majority are students preparing for examinations who read their own books, do not borrow from the library, and are unaware of the existence of reference or audiovisual materials. The need for change is stressed. (Contains 14 references.) (EAM)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Services, Public Libraries

Osiobe, Stephen A. – International Library Review, 1988
Describes a study that examined the information seeking behavior of undergraduate students in Nigeria. The factors examined include the main sources of references to the literature used by students, and the effects of class standing and intellectual disciplines on choices of reference sources. (8 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

Azubuike, Abraham A.; Greaves, Monica A. – International Library Review, 1989
Describes a survey of 179 graduate students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, that examined student awareness of reference services available at the university library and actual use of reference services by students. The relationship between awareness and use is discussed, and recommendations for improving awareness are offered. (CLB)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Graduate Students

Olorunsola, R. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1997
Examines what is being taught in reference courses at the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) library school, how courses are taught, and what needs to be improved. The balance between practical and theoretical approaches in the curriculum is discussed, and is it recommended that a practical approach be emphasized in Nigeria. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

Nwali, L. O. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1992
Reviews the Senior Library Assistants course at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library (Nigeria). The following six subject areas included in the curriculum are discussed: (1) libraries, information, and society; (2) collection development; (3) organization of library materials; (4) reader's services; (5) preservation; and (6) library…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations