JLIS abstracts

ABOYADE (B.Olambimpe)

 

Education and Training of the Information Professionals in Nigeria : Establishing an Identity. 9,1; 1984; 65-84

Describes the beginnings of library education. Mentions the names of library schools providing training presently. Describes levels of training including postgraduate, under-graduate and non-graduate levels. Discusses levels of professional recognition. Suggests harmonization of training for information professionals. Makes out a case for indigenisation of the programmes and suggests steps to be undertaken in this regard.