Appraising staffing patterns in a Nigerian university library, 1981-1997

Authors: Ogunrombi, Samuel Adewale; Bantai, R.C.

Source: Librarian Career Development, Volume 7, Number 8, 1999 , pp. 77-84(8)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

This paper discusses the staffing patterns at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Library, Bauchi, Nigeria from 1981-1997. The expansion and scope of services of the library, application of modern technologies to library operations and funding dictated the staffing policy to a large extent. The difficulties encountered in getting the right calibre of staff, both professional/academic and supporting were highlighted. Finally, suggestions were posited for effective staffing of libraries in Nigeria.

Keywords: Manpower Planning; Nigeria; Acadmic Libraries

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09680819910291548

Publication date: 1999-08-01

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