THE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES IN NIGERIA
THE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES IN NIGERIA
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2015-06-09
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CHOMS, GYUKBOK KATUKA
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The Library as one of the most valuable social
institution continues to gain recognition in Nigeria,
The research shows the significance of library service
as the nerve - centre for the overall programme of the
theological seminary. A look at the history of the
institutions studied stressed this fact - the four
theological seminaries investigated had it on their
master-plans - a place for the library. It also
highlights areas of strengths and weaknesses on the
part of seminary administration, the librarians
themselves, academic staff, students and especially
the alumni of theological institutions towards the
library and its services.
No teacher ever teaches all that students need to
know in any school system; hence the need for lecturers/
instructors to include in their lessons issues which
would challenge students into the library - an
indispensable supplement to classroom work; and make
them emulate the Bereans (Acts 171 1 ).
The study appreciates the creditable role of
service which the missionaries have played in these
libraries and shows how qualified Nigerians should be
encouraged to take up jobs in theological seminary
libraries. Highlights the need for a written collection (vi)
development policy for all libraries. The need for
inter-library loan cooperation among theological
libraries cannot be overemphasized in view of our
harsh times.
The research suggests the constitution,
composition and functions of seminary library
committees. And in a bid to foster growth, formation
of a viable professional Special Library Association
in Nigeria is strongly recommended.
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THE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES IN NIGERIA, THE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES IN NIGERIA