Repositioning Public and School Libraries for Quality Primary and Post-Primary Education in Niger State in the 21st Century

Abstract

The article gives a brief historical background of the development of public library service in Niger Stale. The present state of the state library headquarters, named after Abubakar Imam was assessed. The importance of public and school library services to the upliftment of education ill the state \Vas highlighted while the expectations of these types of libraries in Niger state in the 21st century was also discussed. For effective performance, some. recommendations were made. Among these. include adequate financial support and the establishment of hooks and other educational materials depot at the State Library Headquarters for centralized acquisition and equitable distribution of educational materials among branch and school Libraries.