ACADEMIC LIBRARIES AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This study examines the academic library and the advancement of science and technology education in Nigeria for national development. It identifies that the academic library is of great relevant. The paper provides with the assumption that science and technology education cannot effectively realize its objective of advancing the society scientifically and technically without the supportive role of academic library. The paper is purely theoretical in design, enumerates the roles of the academic library in the advancement of science and technical education
and how important science and technology education have become that even politics has become so scientific that its actors have become scientifically technical in politicking. Use of oral media, information packaging and extension services are some of the methods that could be used to disseminate science and technology education materials in academic libraries. Subsequently, some of the recommendations made include adequate funding for academic libraries by government for the acquisition of science and technology information resources and alternative sources of funding by academic libraries such as
NGOs, Philanthropies etc which will help in the acquisition and advancement of science and technical education in Nigeria.