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DEPARTMENTS
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Research & Development |
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Research and Development Department (RDD) is one of the Professional Departments in
National Library of Nigeria. It is headed by a Director. It has three
Divisions and a Unit under the office the Director; namely: Research and Publications Division (RPD);
Development and Documentation Division (DDD) and Center for Advanced
Library and Information Management (CALIM) Division and ICT Unit.
Head of Research and Development Department (RDD):
Alhaji Abdullahi Sanusi Nassarawa. Director
Ag. Head of Research and Publications Division (RPD):
Mrs. A. C. Onuoha Chief Librarian
Head of Development and Documentation Division
(DDD):
Mr. Chuks Ifewekwu Deputy Director
Head of Center for Advanced Library and
Information Management (CALIM):
Mrs. C.R. Ukejianya, Chief Librarian
SERVICES RENDERED
Research and Publications Division
1. Planning and executing of the production of National Library
publications of professional importance.
2. Promotion of research in the field of Information and Communication
Technology.
3. Commissioning of researches in the area of library science and making
their
results available in the form of publications.
4. Provision of inquiry services to researchers and the general public
about data and statistics of Library resources and uses within the
country.
5. Provision of back-up for the publication and communication of
research findings and results and for the exchange of professional
ideas.
6. Recommending authentic research project proposals from Librarian in
the country for possible sponsorship.
7. Conducting research on Library Science, Information Management and
Information Technology.
8. Compilation and registration of on-going National researches.
9. Collecting National Library Statistics for necessary analysis and
publication,
and making them available for use within and outside the country.
10. Collecting, collating and processing of data on library statistics
in Nigeria.
11. Training and re-training Librarians and other information
specialist in the area of ICT and professional development.
Development and Documentation Division
1. Designing and articulating strategies for successful attainment of
desired goals and objectives of the National Library of Nigeria.
2.
Advising on appropriate strategies for planning Information services
and products.
3.
Providing guidelines for monitoring and evaluating the successful
implementation of Information system so designed.
4.
Indexing and Abstracting services.
5.
Liaising with libraries that produce abstract with the view producing
National Abstracts in selected area.
Centre for Advanced Library and Information
Management (CALIM) Division
1. Identifying training needs of professional staff for local and
foreign programmes.
2.
Identifying foundations, trusts, grants and other funding agencies for
scholarship awards and short courses for staff within and outside the
country.
3.
Conducting information skill training for staff of other
organizations.
4.
Organizing ICT training for staff of other libraries.
5.
Offering consultancy services to individuals and organizations in the
areas of library science, information management and archival
management.
6.
Evaluation of Trade Information services of Chambers of Commerce in
the country with a view to offering technical assistance.
7.
Provision of translation services.
8.
Development of strategies and guidelines for fund raising.
9.
Identification of both local and International donors for bequeathing
of their private (library) collection to the National Library of
Nigeria.
10.
Developing a self-financing plan for National Library products through
meaningful publicity.
ICT
UNIT
1.
Undertaking systems Analysis and designs.
2.
Inspection of systems and software procured by the organization.
3.
Network Management and Administration.
4.
Organising computer appreciation and application training for staff
and students on Industrial Attachment.
5.
Participating in training programmes organized for staff of other
libraries.
6.
Computer Programming.
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