Fostering collection development policy training of academic library professionals in Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines collection development policy (CDP) training available to academic library professionals in Nigeria, focusing on CDP training provided in library schools and academic library institutions. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A sample of 150 university librarians was purposely selected from three selected university libraries in Southwest Nigeria. The study revealed that library schools are providing CDP training to academic library professionals but the training is not adequate in implementing CDPs in their libraries. The study also revealed the non-existence of CDP training in academic library institutions in the country. The study concludes that integrating CDP courses in the library school curriculum, introducing certificate short courses on CDP, providing continuing training opportunities on CDP, and collaborating among key stakeholders in providing CDP training are important strategies for fostering CDP training of academic library professionalism Nigeria.