Since 1960, when Nigeria became a sovereign and independent nation, many new develop ments have taken place in the library field. The author reviews these developments, highlights some of the practical difficulties, and suggests possible solutions.
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Recently the Federal Government announced that it would spend another I4 000 000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund on Information. The National Library is also likely to benefit from this. Daily Times, Wednesday, 24 November I976, 32.
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The National Universities Commission regards 5 per cent of recurrent expenditure on library provision in Nigerian universities as the norm.
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Ahmadu Bello University Main Library uses the Library of Congress Classification Scheme. The "T" Schedule comprises materials on technology, which are heavily borrowed.
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