RESEARCH IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION-SCIENCE IN A DEVELOPING-COUNTRY -NIGERIA

Factors that inhibit the advancement of research in library and inform ation science in Nigeria include, for instance, the poor dissemination of research findings, noncollaborative research with those in other f ields, academic and professional ineptitude, inadequate funding, socie tal indifference to research, and inefficient use of the knowledge and skills gained from doing research. This article discusses the implica tions of these shortcomings to the profession and to information servi ces, as well as offers recommendations.