Abstract
The place of circulation among other library functions is discussed
and it is asserted that the reader′s sole interest is the immediate
satisfaction of his/her reading need. The problems of collection
development in Nigeria are analysed and it is concluded that economic
difficulties and certain government fiscal measures have combined to
make it impossible for Nigerian university libraries to keep their
collections up to date. It is argued that as economic conditions seem
unlikely to improve, the librarian′s major concern should be to preserve
existing stocks and ensure their continued availability for use.
Subject
Library and Information Sciences