Users’ Demographics, Perceived Benefits and Impacts of Public Library Services in Ogun State, Nigeria

Joda, Michael D. and Ogunyina, Babatunde A. and Amusa, Oyintola I. (2017) Users’ Demographics, Perceived Benefits and Impacts of Public Library Services in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 8 (4). pp. 66-76. ISSN 2141 – 4297

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Abstract

A public library is a library that is accessible by the general public and generally funded by the government through public success such as taxes and levies. This study examined public library services in Ogun state from the perspective of identities of users, their perceived benefits, and impacts of the library on the socio-economic wellbeing of the users. The descriptive research method was employed and a questionnaire was used to gather data for the study. Three thousand copies of the questionnaires were administered in the four zones of the state where the library has headquarters and braches. Two thousand one hundred copies (70%) of the questionnaire completed, returned and found useful for the study. Findings revealed that majorities of public users are school leavers and graduates who are searching for information for personal and professional development in the area of sports, politics and economic affairs. The benefits and perceived impact of using public library were also reported.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN1990 Broadcasting
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Miss Ann Orjime
Date Deposited:	02 Sep 2020 11:59
Last Modified:	02 Sep 2020 11:59
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1174

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