The Perception of Librarians As Sources Of Information On HIV/AIDS By Hotel Patrons In Katsina Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic and the scourge is spreading very fast in Nigeria. The federal, states, local governments, individuals, groups and international agencies have been intensifying efforts at providing medical remedies against HIV/AIDS infection. Some societies have also mounted awareness campaigns to educate the populace about the disease and how to relate with the people living with the virus. This paper investigated the perception of librarians as sources of information on HIV/AIDS by hotel patrons in Katsina metropolis. Questionnaire was used to obtain information from 750 respondents in 10 selected hotels in the study area. The study showed that respondents had low perception of librarians as sources of information on HIV/AIDS. To enhance their status in among the people, the paper recommended eight areas in which librarians could participate to disseminate information about HIV/AIDS menace in the society.