The Development of Library Science Education in Nigerian Universities

This study looked at the development of library science education in Nigerian universities. A survey research design was used to analyse the six research questions which were used for the study. The population of the study comprised the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and the Imo State University, Owerri. The population respondents were fifty five (55) teachers in the department of Library and Information Science from the three selected universities. Data were collected using questionnaire and interview schedule. The data collected was analysed using percentages and mean. Based on the analysis of data, the following findings were made. That the existing training programme in most universities are bachelor degrees with combined honours and a master degree programme, that the period of training programmes are regular and sandwich with three to four years of bachelor degree, one year of masters and three years of PhD.