ANALYTICAL STUDY OF PRACTICING LIBRARIANS IN NIGERIA
ANALYTICAL STUDY OF PRACTICING LIBRARIANS IN NIGERIA
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Date
2010
Authors
Bitagi, Abubakar Mohammed
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National Library of Nigeria
Abstract
This study is based on the documentary source of the 2010 publication of
National Library of Nigeria (NLN) titled "Nominal list of practicing librarians in
Nigeria". The publication was consulted page by page to examine the variables
attributed to each librarian listed. Listed librarians were counted to determine
their total number. A first degree in librarianship (BLS) or other degree plus a
qualifying study certificate in librarianship were used to determine who actually
qualifies for this study. Data gathered are tabulated with responses, frequencies
and percentages. Under each table is the analysis of its contents followed by
interpretations. The study found out among others that there is no provision for
gender status, many practicing librarians were not listed, no proper definition of
who actually qualifies to be listed as "practicing librarian", and research interests
of librarians vary significantly with their areas of specialization. The study
recommends provision of gender status, that NLN should partner with NLA to
achieve an accurate list of practicing librarians' change the title of the publication
to "comprehensive list of practicing librarians, and provide proper description of
who qualifies to be listed as a librarian.
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ANALYTICAL,, STUDY,, PRACTICING,, LIBRARIANS,