THE CHALLENGES OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA PUBLIC LIBRARIES

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the challenges of collection development in Nigeria public libraries in central library , Enugu State. Specifically, the study examined To find out the state of collection development in Nigeria libraries. It also, identify the problems of collection development in Nigeria public libraries. And  identify solution to the problems of collection development.in  Enugu State. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 30 responses were validated from the survey.  From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that Collection development is the systematic planning and rational building of library material. Also, Collection development is the process of systematically building the collection of a particular library to meet the information needs of the library users in a timely and economical manner. And lastly,Collection development is an ongoing process, undertaken by librarians and library services staff, with input from faculty, administrators, staff. The study hereby  recommend that public libraries should train more of their staff on collection development from time to time for knowledge acquisition.and, The state government should provide adequate funds to select materials that are needed for a better services to users. Lastly,The management of the public library should notify the board, the importance of having a collection development plan and formulate policies that should guide the process of collection.