Building Effective Public Relations in University Libraries in Nigeria
Journal Title: Journal of Education and Literature - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Library is one of the strongest pillars that hold the universities. Its role in the overall improvement and success in the intellectual development climate of universities cannot be overemphasized. However, as important as it is, it has a challenge of competing with other agencies and departments in the academic community for scarce resources. This is so, because, many in the university community perceive that internet and the mega-book stores are better place to find information that they need. Defending the university libraries existence becomes a serious challenge today thus the need to get the word out to draw people into their doors. To learn how they can better do this, a strategy such as public relations needs to be employed. This article therefore attempts to discuss building effective public relations in university libraries in Nigeria. It listed some techniques as regard making public relations effective in the libraries and concluded by advising libraries to be proactive in building positive relations as to structure and improve library service, so that they may make maximum contribution to their survival through learning.
Authors and Affiliations
Felix A. Adewusi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP28435
- DOI -
- Views 307
- Downloads 9
The Classroom Situation: Does Teaching Qualify To Be Called a Profession?
For the past five decades, educators have been debating over whether teaching can be considered a profession. Studies have investigated theories of professionalisation; consensus has not been reached on how a professio...
An Investigation of Teachers’ Developmental Theory and Their Teaching Practice
Research indicates teachers‟ beliefs in a specific adult development theory have an effect on their teaching. These beliefs provide the lens through which teachers view their teaching practices and the instructional ne...
Marking and giving Feedback on Pupils’ Class Assignments in Tanzanian Primary Schools: Implications for Pupils’ Learning
This study examines how teachers mark and comment on pupils’ classwork in Tanzanian rural primary schools. It: examines the primary school teacher certificate and diploma curriculum to identify how these equip student...
Gender, Feminism and the Girl Child Education in Nigeria
The importance for development of girls‟ education cannot be overstated. To capitalize on the potential of its people, and ensure healthier, more educated, empowered and productive citizens, Nigeria must invest in educ...
Gender Differentials in Factors Influencing Self- Disclosure of Sexual Abuse in Lusaka, Zambia
The prevalence of child sexual abuse continues to be a major public health problem worldwide. Nevertheless, while most of the research has concentrated on determining the magnitude of child sexual abuse in Zambia, very...