Availability of Library Resources and Services for the Physically Challenged Users in Academic Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria

Abstract

The knowledge society does not have the physically challenged people excluded from its pronouncement that all people should have full access to needed information. This work investigates the operations of academic libraries in Ogun State and their compliance with the pronouncement of the knowledge society. The various types of physically challenged were also enumerated. The work discussed the need for libraries to cater to the information needs of the physically challenged just like every other set of people. The operations and services of academic libraries in Ogun State were also considered to determine the availability of library resources and services for the physically challenged in those libraries. The findings of the study revealed that physically challenged people are present in all spheres of life and tertiary institutions in Ogun State are not left out. The study also revealed that only a few libraries in Ogun State planned for the physically challenged right from inception. This work thereby concluded that there is ability in every disability and libraries are advised to help the physically challenged in nourishing their abilities in their respective disabilities.