Academic Libraries in Africa and Funding

View Sample PDF

Author(s): Abu Ahmed Adamu (Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya), Yahaya Abdullahi Isah (Federal University of Technology, Nigeria)and Ajayi Stephen Adekunle (Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 10
Source title: Global Perspectives on Sustainable Library Practices
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Victoria Okojie (University of Abuja, Nigeria)and Magnus Osahon Igbinovia (Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5964-5.ch021

Keywords: Environment & Agriculture / Information Science Reference / Library Administration / Sustainable Development

Purchase

View Academic Libraries in Africa and Funding on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

This chapter discusses academic libraries and how they've been funded. It shows that funding has been a major problem facing the development of academic libraries in Africa. However, the study found that inadequately skilled librarians, poor image of librarians, and inadequate infrastructure are some of the challenges facing the financing of academic libraries. Since the government is the major source of funding for academic libraries, and its funding is inadequate for the smooth operation of libraries, the need to source alternative sources of financing cannot be over-emphasized. Alternative sources of funding like funding raising through social media, provision of consultancy services, and endowment funds, among others were found to be important in ensuring proper financing of academic libraries in Africa. This study recommends that appointment to the Headship of the library should be based on how the librarian can provide a clear, detailed, and achievable blueprint on how to generate funds for the library.

The IRMA Community

Research IRM

Academic Libraries in Africa and Funding

Purchase

Abstract

Related Content

IRMA Sponsors