Intersectoral collaboration in the provision of library resources for effective polytechnic education in Rivers State

Abstract

It is increasingly recognized that the coming together of different people, organisations, and sectors in understanding and solving an identified social problem especially for the good of the public is a sure route to development. This work therefore, studied inter-sectoral collaboration in the provision of library resources for effective polytechnic education in Rivers State. The method used in carrying out the study was a descriptive survey design, the population of the study consisted of 40 librarians drawn from four libraries in Rivers State. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 25 of them in 3 libraries which served as sample for the study. Findings of the study show that other sectors can collaborate with the library to provide information resources, conducive learning environment, and technological devices for library operations. The study recommends that, there should be there should creation of more awareness and sensitization on the need for intersectoral collaboration in solving societal problems. The government at all levels should draw up plan policies to guide intersectoral collaboration among institutions, the library in particular and the school system at large should synergize with other sectors in its plans and policies to enjoy the support of other sectors.