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LIS 327 Public Libraries

HND1 levelComputing & ICT13 topics

LIS 327 covers 13 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Definition of public libraries
  2. Origins and history of public libraries
  3. Development of public libraries in Nigeria
  4. Characteristics of public libraries
  5. Functions of public libraries
  6. Services of public libraries
  7. Categories of public library users
  8. Structure and organization of public libraries
  9. Design and planning of public libraries
  10. Financing of public libraries
  11. Budget preparation and control
  12. Staff recruitment, deployment and motivation
  13. Library and information services to the underserved

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Definition of public libraries

Public libraries are community‑centred institutions that provide free access to information, learning resources and ICT services to all members of society. Mastering their definition is essential because exam questions often test the distinguishing features that separate public libraries from academic or special libraries, and understanding these features helps students answer both descriptive and multiple‑choice…

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