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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES ON THE LITERACY LEVEL OF NIGERIANS

 

Table Of Contents


Title page   —     –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       – i  

Declaration —       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       -ii

Approval page — –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       -iii

Dedication —       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       -iv

Acknowledgement —     –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       -v  

Table of content —       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       -vi               Abstract — –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –       –      

Thesis Abstract

Abstract
Public libraries play a crucial role in promoting literacy levels in societies, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. This research project aims to assess the impact of public library services on the literacy level of Nigerians. The study will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of literacy rates and qualitative assessments of public library services in selected regions of Nigeria. The research will focus on evaluating the extent to which public library services contribute to improving literacy levels among different age groups in Nigeria. It will investigate the accessibility and utilization of public libraries by the general population, as well as the quality and relevance of the resources and services offered. The study will also examine the role of librarians and staff in promoting literacy skills through various programs and initiatives. Through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions, the research will gather data on the reading habits, educational backgrounds, and literacy skills of individuals who regularly use public library services. It will also explore the challenges and barriers faced by both library users and non-users in accessing and benefiting from these services. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of public library services in enhancing literacy levels in Nigeria. By identifying the strengths and weaknesses of existing library programs, policymakers and stakeholders can develop strategies to improve and expand these services to reach a larger segment of the population. Ultimately, this research project aims to contribute to the development of sustainable literacy initiatives in Nigeria by highlighting the important role that public libraries play in promoting reading culture and lifelong learning. By fostering a culture of literacy through accessible and engaging library services, Nigeria can empower its citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an increasingly information-driven society. In conclusion, this research project will shed light on the impact of public library services on the literacy level of Nigerians and provide recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of these services in promoting literacy and lifelong learning in the country.

Thesis Overview

Introduction

Libraries in general and public libraries in particular, play an important role in all aspects of societal development especially when viewed against its users, which consist of all categories of people in the society. Public library has been defined variously. Many see it as a place built for the collection of books and other printed resources and the personnel to provide and interpret such resources as required to meet the information, research, educational, recreational, cultural and aesthetic needs of the varied users and it is usually financed with public funds. In line with the above, Gates (1976) defined a public library as “that authorized by law, supported from general public funds or special taxes voted for the purpose of administration, for the benefit of the citizens of the country, town, city or region which maintains it on the basis of equal access to all.” The idea of a public library system in Northern Nigeria started in the late 1940s with the Native Authority (N.A.) Reading Rooms. Prior to this period however, a collection of Islamic scriptures and manuscripts can be found with individual clerics scattered across the Region especially in Sokoto, Borno and Kano which are regarded as centers of commerce and Islamic civilization as a result of their contact with the Arab world through the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes. (Aguolu 1984). These “libraries” lacked all that can be said of a public library in terms of policies, organization, personnel and services.

The first significant attention to public library was the commissioning of a study on library services in the region in 1963, by the government of the Northern Region under the distinguished leadership of the late Premier, Sir Ahmadu Bello. The study was conducted by F. A. Sharr under the Special Commonwealth African Assistance Plan and the report popularly known in the

Nigerian Library Literature as “The Sharr Report”, praised the “foresight of the Government in seeking, at this early state to rationalize the development of all

types of libraries and to avoid the waste and inefficiency which follows from uncoordinated endeavor” (Sharr 1963). Following his recommendation, there was a review of the existing structures and Public Library system evolved. The first functional Public Library was the Kaduna Lending Library which also doubled as the Regional Reference Library. The Library system was organized under a Director and was departmentalized according to the various functions in the Library. While a public library system is gradually taking shape, a major political shake-up of the Northern Region took place in 1967. The once famous “giant North” was broken into six (6) states. This development led to decentralization of the Regional Library System and consequently, the former Regional Library Headquarter in Kaduna had to split its resources and assets equally among the new States. Another milestone in the history of Library Development in Northern Nigeria was the commissioning of yet another study by Rober.


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