Library Management: Current Trends, Challenges and Prospects

Asaha Nnana EDET ¹, Adarju Abubakar ADAMU ¹ and Emmanuel JATTO ²

¹ Francis Sulemannu Idachaba Library, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria

² Uma Ukpai School of Theology, an affiliate of University of Uyo, Nigeria

Abstract

This work explores the management of academic libraries, focusing on their role in supporting the information needs of their institutions through the provision of resources and services. It highlights the unique, not-for-profit nature of libraries and their reliance on funding from parent institutions, donations, grants, and government allocations. Emphasizing participative management as a modern and effective style, the study discusses how involving staff in decision-making processes can enhance productivity and service quality despite potential delays and costs. The work also addresses the challenges and prospects of managing libraries in a rapidly changing environment, underscoring the importance of adaptive and inclusive management practices.

Keywords: Academic Libraries, Information Needs, Management, Participative Management, Library and Information Science

How to Cite this Article:

Edet, A. N., Adamu, A. A. & Jatto, E. (2024). Library Management: Current Trends, Challenges and Prospects. VillageMath Educational Review (VER), 6(1), 93-103. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13168695