Library and Information Science Training for Professional Recognition and Development in Nigeria
Authors:
UNEGBU Vincent
Publication Type: Journal article
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Abstract
Every democratic government has educational agenda and developmental focus. To align with the government
agenda, every institution should key in to the agenda. In Nigeria, emphasis has been on poverty alleviation and
development. This paper looked at how the training of Library and Information Scientists could contribute to the
development of Nigeria. For development to happen, individuals and professions have to be developed. Thus, this
paper pointed out ways individuals in the profession and the profession itself could be developed to impact on the
national developmental agenda.
