Information Resources and Services provided by National Metallurgical Development Centre

Abstract

This article started by exploring into the historical base of NMDC. Although the nucleus of the Centre started in 1972, it was only fully backed by a Federal Government decree No. 50 in 1992. The decree spelt out the objectives expected of the Centre. The most important objective of the Centre is to undertake applied research into various branches of metallurgy to the extent that the quality of Nigerian ores and materials are upgradedfor iron and steel production. To fully realize its objectives, a library was established to provide researchers with adequate, current and relevant information resources and services. This study seeks to show the extent to which the library has. met its objectives. In that direction, therefore, a set of questionnaire was administered among 40 (80%) of the sample population of scientists using the Library. Interview and personal observation were also used as methods of gathering data. Data obtained were presented in a Linkert type of presentation in tables with frequencies and percentages. The findings showed that information resources and services provision by the library did not adequately meet the need for which it was initially established The Centre's management's lackadaisical attitude toward library development, insufficient number of qualified staff and lack of ICT facilities, among others, are identified, as the militating factors in the provision of information resources and services. As a way forward, the study concluded that the identified lapses be rectified.