Appraising staffing patterns in a Nigerian university library, 1981-1997

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Title:	Appraising staffing patterns in a Nigerian university library, 1981-1997
Author(s):	Samuel Adewale Ogunrombi, (University Library, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria), R.C. Bantai, (University Library, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria)
Citation:	Samuel Adewale Ogunrombi, R.C. Bantai, (1999) "Appraising staffing patterns in a Nigerian university library, 1981-1997", Librarian Career Development, Vol. 7 Iss: 8, pp.77 - 84
Keywords:	Acadmic libraries, Manpower planning, Nigeria
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/09680819910291548 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	This paper discusses the staffing patterns at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Library, Bauchi, Nigeria from 1981-1997. The expansion and scope of services of the library, application of modern technologies to library operations and funding dictated the staffing policy to a large extent. The difficulties encountered in getting the right calibre of staff, both professional/academic and supporting were highlighted. Finally, suggestions were posited for effective staffing of libraries in Nigeria.