FUNDING ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND NATION BUILDING

Abstract

This paper looks at the funding of academic libraries in terms of provision of information sources, especially serial publications. It spells out the importance of serial publications in academic libraries, as no serious research work can be done without consulting serial materials. It further argues that if academic libraries are adequately funded, they would in turn provide information sources and services that would enhance the production of intellectually sound graduates by their institutions. The implication of this caliber of graduates in the labour force is high productivity that makes for nation building.