ISSN 2756-3383
Frontiers of Library, Information and Computer Sciences ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 2 (3), pp. 185-188, March, 2016. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Nigerian Library Association (NLA) and the future possibilities in Library Science (LIS) development
Joseph Olubunmi Olorunsaye and Oluyemisi Olukemi Ayanyemi
E. Latunde Odeku Medical Library College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
National Library of Nigeria.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected] Tel. 08166552100.
Accepted 10 July, 2013
Abstract
Training of qualified professionals is of paramount importance in the provision of library services in the school system. The position paper takes a critical look at Nigerian Library Association (NLA) and the future possibilities in Library Science development. An appraisal of the History of Nigerian Library Association, structure/ achievements was recapped. It highlighted paradigm shifts in the new millennium, the basic skills and competencies that a professional in Library Science must acquired. Also, the additional roles of Nigerian Library Association and the future possibilities in Library School development were highlighted. The paper concluded that Nigerian Library Association should be fully involved in the development of Library School curricular, training of Librarians and regular capacity building workshop should be the center place at NLA annual events than the conventional paper presentations at conferences.
Key words: Nigerian Library Association, competences, library school development, capacity building.