Charles Obiora Omekwu and Uwem Eteng
To map out routes along which the library and information profession can chart its future development.
Abstract
Purpose
To map out routes along which the library and information profession can chart its future development.
Design/methodology/approach
A literature‐based opinion piece which looks at “roadmaps to change” in library and information work from the historical, knowledge economy and information technology perspectives.
Findings
Change is inevitable for organizational survival and the maintenance of professional relevance.
Practical implications
Librarians and information professionals are by training positioned to continue to make a difference in information handling and management both now and in the future. The paper recommends the forms of repositioning that are vital for them if they are to continue to be relevant in information service delivery.
Originality/value
New and emerging roles for the profession are highlighted from various authors and authorities in the field.
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Intellectual access to recorded information has been a majorpreoccupation of librarians and various methods have been used toevaluate library programmes. Statistical methods have…
Abstract
Intellectual access to recorded information has been a major preoccupation of librarians and various methods have been used to evaluate library programmes. Statistical methods have been used recently in library evaluation and management. Managing the physical availability of books can contribute to greater effectiveness in dealing with such matters as library space, book acquisition, cost effectiveness in budgeting, staffing assignments and other aspects of library service that would make the book readily available to the user. This study uses quantitative analysis to determine in‐library book use at the University of Calabar. It was found that many people use the library for various reasons, especially during examination periods, other than for reading library books. These range from reading recommended texts to leisure reading. More use is made of the library materials for research purposes where there are current journals.