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The Role Of Public Library Relation Services In The Promotion Of Women Entrepreneurship In Nsukka Local Government Area Of Enugu State

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  • Abdulsalami T. Lucky

    (Federal University Library, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Nigeria)

  • Obiosio, Mariam I

    (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Kaduna State. Nigeria)

Abstract

The study examined the role of public library services in the promotion of women entrepreneur in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. To achieve the objective of the study, five research questions were raised such as: what are the sources of business information for rural entrepreneurial development in public library?, what are the extents of public library services used for entrepreneurial development?, extent of satisfaction with public library services on business information by rural entrepreneurs?, what are the impacts of public library services on rural entrepreneurial development?, what are the challenges faces by public library entrepreneur users?. Relevant literatures were reviewed. The research adopted a survey research method and a random selection of the women entrepreneurs were selected to represent the various women entrepreneurs in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Therefore to get the views from respondent, a set of 176 questionnaires were distributed and 153 were retrieved and deemed appropriate for analysis. Data collected was analysed using frequency distribution table with percentages. Public library services usage/patronage is prevalent among women entrepreneurs and it is recommended that Public libraries should be stocked with up-to-date information resources to encourage users while obsolete resources weeded. Electronic resources should be included, Network and related online facilities should be made available in the library to attract more information seekers and users (women entrepreneurs) since the need for connectivity can no longer be ignored in this era of information and communication technology, There should be new services to attract more users(women entrepreneurs); and the physically challenged people should also be taken into consideration and to also recruit more qualified librarians to enhance library services, Public libraries should organize sensitization programs to attract more users to the library including those with no formal education; while factual  information is disseminated to users. Adequate fund should be provided by government while solicitation of funds could be made from library friends for the smooth running of the library and be ensured that the funds are judiciously used for the intended purpose.

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  • Abdulsalami T. Lucky & Obiosio, Mariam I, 2019. "The Role Of Public Library Relation Services In The Promotion Of Women Entrepreneurship In Nsukka Local Government Area Of Enugu State," Noble International Journal of Social Sciences Research, Noble Academic Publsiher, vol. 4(1), pages 08-24, January.
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