Nigerian Library Association

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Nigerian Library Association (NLA) is the recognized group or organization for librarians working in Nigeria. Its headquarters is in Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory. It was established in 1962 in Ibadan.[1] It was birth from West African Library Association (WALA). Kalu Chioma Okorie (OON),[2] its pioneer president is also one of the first to receive the Fellow Award of the association[3]

Objectives[]

The objectives of the Nigerian Library Association include the following: To unite persons interested in Libraries, Librarianship and Information services; To safeguard and promote the professional interests of librarians; To promote the establishment and development of libraries and information centers; To watch legislation affecting libraries and assist in the promotion of such legislation as may be considered necessary for the establishment, regulation and management of libraries within Nigeria; To promote and encourage bibliographical study, research and library cooperation and; To do all lawful things that are incidental and conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.[4]

Conferences[]

The NLA, State Chapters, and Special interest groups hold numerous conferences and themes throughout the year.[5] The largest conference is the annual conference.[6] In 2021, the annual conference was hybrid - physical and virtual.[7] The Academic and Research Libraries (ARLS) of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) 2021 National Conference/Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to hold at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 26th to 30th September, 2021.

Awards[]

The award of the Fellow of the Nigerian Library Association (FNLA) was instituted in 1989 to honour members who have distinguished themselves in their professional practice.[8] In 1991, the Association instituted the Eminent Service Award for individuals adjudged to have rendered outstanding and meritorious services to it.[8]

Other awards:

  • Merit Award
  • Best Public Library Award
  • Best Section Award
  • Best State Chapter Award

Presidents[]

List of Past Presidents of NLA[9]
Name Tenure
K. C. Okorie 1962-1964
W. J. Plumbe[10] 1964-1965
E. B. Bankole 1965-1966
S. C. Nwoye 1966-1967
F. A. Ogunsheye (Mrs.) 1967-1970
S. B. Aje 1971-1973
J. O. Dipeolu 1973-1975
A. Mohammed 1976-1978
O. O. Ogundipe 1978-1980
A. H. Ningi 1980-1983
J. A. Maigari 1983-1985
J. A. Dosumu 1985-1988
J. O. Fasanya 1989-1993
Gboyega Banjo 1993-1998
Mu’azu H. Wali (Alh.) 1998-2000
James O. Daniel. (Dr.) 2000-2005
Victoria Okojie (Ms.)[11] 2005-2010
Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina (Prof.)[12] 2010-2012
Rilwanu Abdulsalami (Alh.) 2012-2016
Umunna Opara (Dr.) 2016-2019
Innocent Isa Ekoja 2019-till date

Recipients of FNLA (Fellow of the Nigerian Library Association) Award[]

References[]

  1. ^ Aina, Lenrie (July 2012). Nigerian Library Association at 50:Promoting Library and Information Science Profession for National Development and Transformation. Abuja: Nigerian Library Association/University Press PLC. p. 157. ISBN 9789780697167.
  2. ^ Udo, Mary (2017-02-17). "OKORIE, Kalu Chima". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  3. ^ IWE, J. I. (2007). "A Historical perspective of library services in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects for the future". Global Journal of Humanities. 6: 33 – via African Journals Online.
  4. ^ "Objectives". Nigerian Library Association. 2020. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  5. ^ "Conferences". Nigerian Library Association. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  6. ^ Ikhizama, BO (2004-03-15). "The National Library Association as an Instrument for Library Co-operation". Nigerian Libraries. 35 (2). doi:10.4314/jnla.v35i2.26558. ISSN 0029-0122.
  7. ^ Ejechi, Victor (2021-05-17). "2021 NLA National Conference – Virtual Participation". Nigerian Library Association. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  8. ^ a b "Honours and Awards". Nigerian Library Association. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  9. ^ "PAST EXECUTIVE". Nigerian Library Association. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  10. ^ Olden, Anthony (2005). "Library associations in Africa: Past and Present". Innovation. 31: 4. doi:10.4314/innovation.v.31i1.26502 – via Researchgate.
  11. ^ Martins, Ameh (2019-11-14). "OKOJIE, Dr Victoria". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  12. ^ Oladipo, Bimpe (2019-07-01). "AINA, Prof. Lenrie Olatokunbo". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-25.

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