Consortium and Capacity Building for Nigerian Libraries of the Future

Abstract

The paper discusses problems of development of libraries in Nigeria especially due to its inadequate financial allocation from supporting authorities to difficulty for many libraries to replenish their book stock. It suggests the need for resource sharing between national libraries as a possible avenue of meeting user's information needs and shortfall of books. The paper recommended the need for development of consortium building among national library group so as to create a functional networking backbone for Nigeria.