CHARACTERISTICS OF LIBRARY USERS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LIBRARIES IN MEETING THEIR INFORMATION NEEDS IN SPECIAL LIBRARIES

Abstract

The study investigated the characteristics of special libraries in meeting their information needs in selected institution in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. It was conducted ex post facto using the descriptive survey research design. The purposive sampling techniques were adopted for the selection of two libraries in the state. These are Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) and Institute of French Research in Africa. One hundred and fifty questionnaires were administered to users using the availability sampling techniques. Frequency and percentages were the main statistics used for the analysis of the data. The study established that effectiveness of library services constitutes an important aspect of librarianship and the library staff performed their duties effectively.