Public Libraries in Nigeria: Decades of Persisting Problems

The growth of public libraries in Nigeria has been long and problem ridden. This paper identifies and discusses low patronage, almost total absence of current materials, lack of adequate numbers of trained personnel and above all inadequate funding as the major problems hindering the development of public libraries in Nigeria. It offers some radical and practical suggestions on how to ameliorate the situation, including the repackaging of information materials and the involvement of wealthy individuals and multinational organizations in the funding of public libraries.     

Strategies for the Development of Public Libraries: A Survey of Selected Public Libraries in Lagos State,Nigeria

Public libraries serve as valuable assets in meeting a community's strategic goals. This article investigates strategies for the development of public libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria. Observation and questionnaire methods were used as research tools. The population of the study consists of librarians and users of public libraries in Lagos State. The eleven public libraries and twenty local government libraries in the state were surveyed. The major findings were that public libraries in Lagos State were not adequately funded and that the parent body has yet to meet the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) standard of public library establishment. The study highlighted the challenges facing public libraries in Lagos and offered some remedies.     

论现代化城市公共图书馆的几个问题--广州公共图书馆实证分析

1992年中央提出:"力争经过二十年的努力,使广东及其他有条件的地方,成为我国基本现代化的地区."     

公共图书馆创客大赛活动的现状、问题与改进策略

为助力公共图书馆应对开展创客大赛活动面临的挑战、充分发挥公共图书馆在推动社会创新中的作用,本文立足我国银川、长沙、广州、杭州、武汉等地公共图书馆创客大赛活动开展现状,分析现有实践中存在的创客教育高端化与偏科化、活动资源对外依赖度高、各地活动孤立发展等主要问题,进而提出重视创新思维与基础能力的培养、加强活动与资源建设的协同发展、深化馆际交流与合作等建议。     

公共图书馆网站建设的现状、问题与对策

对我国现阶段公共图书馆网站的部体情况进行了分析和概括，列举了具有代表性的几个网站的主要特点，指出了存在的问题，提出了相应的对策，强调了网站建设首先应有以读者需要为依照的理念，并将之贯穿在网站的内容设置和页面设计整个过程中。     

公共图书馆网络服务中的问题和思考

公共图书馆的网络服务已经开展多年，但由于各种原因，服务手段与成效远远不如高等院校和科研机构图书馆。为此，需要从资源建设、服务方式等各方面开展全面的合作，推动公共图书馆网络服务水平的提升。     

Funding of Libraries in Nigeria: The Way Forward

The main focus of this paper is the funding of libraries in Nigeria. The sources of funds for libraries, which include the government, grants, donations and bequests, are discussed. The factors affecting the funding of libraries in Nigeria are highlighted. Finally, alternative sources for funding are also discussed.     

谈谈公共图书馆开展业务研究的几个问题

本文论述了业务研究的概念与作用,研究机构工作职责,业务研究内容及课题来源等基本问题。     

Small Public Libraries:

Small public libraries can improve their reference effectiveness. By establishing a strong, integrated, "low-profile" community information and referral program, as well as the development of a modest on-line searching service, the small public library can go be ond its own walls to reinforce it status as the primary outlet for knowledge and research in the community.     

高校图书馆图书采购招标存在的问题及对策

高校图书馆实行图书采购招标是目前市场经济环境下的一种高效、科学的图书采购方法。然而,目前图书馆招标采购过程中出现了招标过于频繁、低价中标、书商过滤书目、合同执行不严格等问题,影响了图书馆文献资源建设的质量。对此,高校图书馆可采取两年招标一次的方法,降低图书折扣在综合评分法中的权重,通过不同渠道广泛采集书目,严格执行图书采购招标合同,实施分段招标,从而实现书商和图书馆利益双赢。     

The Public Library Services in Nigeria:

The article highlights the functions of the public Ii- brary. It acknowledges the contributions of some authors on the pat- tern and development to the literature of public library services in Nigeria and then analyzes the characteristics of the services. The concept and processes of Information and Referral (I & R) service are explained. There is a recommendation that public library should set up I & R service to enhance the awareness of public library ser- vices. The problems likely to militate against an efficient I & R ser- vice are examined. It avers that there are good prospects for an I & R service in Nigeria and urges the public libraries to embark on the service.     

关于推进公共图书馆免费开放一些问题的思考

本文对公共图书馆实行免费开放的作用和意义作了阐述,并对免费开放后出现的一些问题作了分析,并提出相应的措施。     

公共图书馆专题图书馆建设探微

随着读者信息需求的变化,专题图书馆建设成为公共图书馆创新服务的手段之一。在阐述专题图书馆的概念及其构成的基础上,探讨公共图书馆专题图书馆建设模式。     

Change Management in Public Libraries: Seven Recommendations from Copenhagen Libraries

Abstract

Shifts in the media landscape and user behavior mean that changes are made rapidly today. Taking a proactive stance on changes, new solutions and service design is therefore central to libraries of the 21st century. The development pushes the need for sharing knowledge about change management in libraries. This article details the experiences of the library system of Copenhagen, Denmark as a case study for change and change management. How did the libraries effect change? What was the process for determining the necessary changes and implementing them? This article distills the experiences of Copenhagen Libraries into seven recommendations for all practitioners of change management in public libraries.     

Reference Service in Rural Public Libraries:

This arlicle describes the general situation of information services in rural public libraries in the context of the changing nature of rural America. The limitations and barriers faced by rural libraries and residents in obtaining the information they need and want are examined. Examples are presented of libraries which are taking advantage of new information technology and developing new concepts of networking to provide information services to rural residents. The work of these libraries also illustrates factors leading to successful provision of reference services in rural public libraries.     

应将“公共图书馆”改为“公益性图书馆”

<信息网络传播权保护条例>(草案)应将享有法定许可资格的"公共图书馆"拓展为"公益性图书馆"或"非营利性图书馆".     

公共图书馆电子阅览室存在的问题及对策

全国文化信息资源共享工程有力地推动了欠发达地区基层公共图书馆的网络化建设,首先是建立了电子阅览室,但无论是图书馆员还是读者由于准备不足,在对电子阅览室在管理和使用中存在着功能不清、利用率不高的问题,据此文章提出了充分发挥电子阅览室作用的对策和思路。     

对我国公共图书馆百年纪念活动的思考

我国最早成立的一批公共图书馆已相继迎来了建馆100周年。在庆祝百年华诞之际,各馆都举行了隆重而热烈的纪念活动,但这些活动大多还囿于行业内部,广大读者从中得到的实惠并不多。今后的图书馆百年纪念应更多地考虑读者的主体地位,遵循以读者为中心策划活动内容的原则。