Intellectual access to recorded information has been a major
preoccupation of librarians and various methods have been used to
evaluate library programmes. Statistical methods have been used recently
in library evaluation and management. Managing the physical availability
of books can contribute to greater effectiveness in dealing with such
matters as library space, book acquisition, cost effectiveness in
budgeting, staffing assignments and other aspects of library service
that would make the book readily available to the user. This study uses
quantitative analysis to determine in‐library book use at the University
of Calabar. It was found that many people use the library for various
reasons, especially during examination periods, other than for reading
library books. These range from reading recommended texts to leisure
reading. More use is made of the library materials for research purposes
where there are current journals.
The cardinal ingredients of every educational process are information, knowledge and skills which have seen a greater convergence of ideas towards a better definition and become the hallmark of every profession. This paper examines these three concepts in the developments of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in Nigeria and the role of NIALS in producing subject specific professionals. Core competency of academic law librarians are accessed and as a way forward. Competence in adapting to current developments in information technology application, knowledge organization, processing and provision is suggested.
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