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Discusses the library as a social institution in a rural Nigerian setting. Outlines characteristics of the rural environment, based on personal observation and from the point of view of development economics. Suggests how library and information services could reach, and be appreciated by the rural population in Nigeria.

Studies the libraries in the Nigerian rural set‐up. Personal observations and surveys as well as documentary literature were used in the study to acquire state‐of‐the‐art information. The peculiar nature of library branches in the different states of Nigeria made the study cover the country as a case study. The rural libraries′ efforts in their various roles have been discovered to have complementary efforts from such organizations as: MAMSER and DFRRI. Better co‐ordination of rural service by any organization can best be done through RDUIs. Gives various recommendations on how better library and information service could be given to the ruralites.

Examines the philosophy of Nigerian education with particular reference to primary and secondary school levels. Identifies the school library as an instrument for developing reading culture. Also, highlights problems militating against children/youth literature. Proposes a library literacy programme at both primary and secondary school levels.