Networking Opportunities Among Academic Libraries in Nigeria

Abstract

Networking form part of the fabric of library activities today. This growing importance is responsible for the progressive change of emphasis in the effort of libraries to meet the dynamic needs of patrons. This paper is thus a discourse on the need for proper networking among academic libraries in Nigeria for effective and efficient service delivery. It examined the critical areas where academic libraries could
network, the local content advantage of Nigerian libraries and the strategic factors for successful networking. Challenges facing networking among academic libraries and the prospects were highlighted. Recommendations on the way to enhance the development of networking among academic libraries were also discussed.