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Alternative Funding Of Public Libraries
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1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
In many public libraries, the budgetary
allocation released as when due, and this in turn delays the
implementation of the program of those libraries when funds has resulted
in shortage relevant textbooks as currently being experienced by people
and researchers who are in need of the material. There is inadequate
funding of public libraries by the state government which provides about
80% of the funds required by the public libraries. Shortage of funds
has resulted in shortage of materials. In adequate provision of funds
has prevented the provision of current materials needs by the staff and
client in public libraries. Also poor appreciation of the service of the
library by those at the helm of affairs, low societal ratings of the
libraries in public libraries in Nigeria pose problems to funding of
public libraries.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
Research objectives
are just as useful as they are in most other aspects of life. “Research
objectives provide the researcher a wonderful feeling of aim and
direction,†according to Torty (2021). The study's overall purpose is to
investigate alternative funding of public libraries.
The study, on the other hand, was focused on achieving these precise goals:
Investigate the need for an alternative funding sources of public libraries.
Investigate the different alternative funding sources of public libraries.
Investigate the challenges of alternative funding of public libraries.
Proffer possible solutions to the identified challenges of alternative funding of public libraries.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Research
questions provide structure and direction to a study in scientific
inquiry. As a result, according to Torty (2021), "research questions
should truly constitute an enlargement of the research problem."
The
following research questions were posed in accordance with the study's
objectives and are analysed using mean and standard deviation:
What is the need for an alternative funding sources of public libraries?
What are the different alternative funding sources of public libraries?
What are the challenges of alternative funding of public libraries?
What are the possible solutions to the identified challenges of alternative funding of public libraries?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was carried out to examine alternative funding of public libraries using Rivers State Library, Port Harcourt as case study. Specifically, the studywas aimed at investigating the need for an alternative funding sources of public libraries, investigate the different alternative funding sources of public libraries, investigate the challenges of alternative funding of public libraries, and proffer possible solutions to the identified challenges of alternative funding of public libraries. ... Continue reading---
