A STUDY OF ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA

A STUDY OF ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study explored the sources of additional funding to public libraries in Nigeria with particular reference to the Imo State Library Board, Owerri. The survey design was used while questionnaire was the data collection instrument used. The finding shows that the state government subvention is the major source of funding. The finding also revealed that the source of funding does not significantly fill the gap, and there are some problems associated with additional funding which includes inability to apply the funds strictly to the purposes. Based on the finding, I recommend that the government should make adequate budget for funding, which is to increase the state government subvention. Also, the library management should make use of the additional finds effectively.