Journal of Library and Information Sciences

National Network for Enhancing Research, Teaching, and Delivery Services among Library and Information Science Schools (LIS) in Nigeria: A Proposed Model
Ahmed Mohammed Ph.D

Abstract
Abundant literature and researches have indicated quite numerous challenges undermining library schools in Nigeria. Such include inadequate funding, poor state of teaching and research laboratories, inadequate faculty members‘ due to poor remuneration resulting to brain drain, lack of serious collaboration among the schools, low ICT skills leading to low compliance among faculty members etc. In order to minimize the aforementioned problems, this paper is designed with the sole aim at proposing outstanding network conceptual model for action among LIS schools in Nigeria, it discusses]\ the structure and operational procedures for the smooth operations of the scheme. The paper further identified Problems associated with the scheme, and measures on how to address the impediments identified were equally proposed. It concluded by further recommending measures on how this viable project could be attained and sustained for better future prospects.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jlis.v5n1_2a2