ACCESSIBILITY AND USE OF SERIAL PUBLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AMONG ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: AN OPINION

Abstract

This paper examined the accessibility and use of serial publications for academic activities among academic librarians in Nigeria. The paper explored the current state of serial publications in academic libraries in Nigeria and the extent to which academic librarians utilise them for their academic activities. The paper highlighted the importance of adequate access to serial publications, addressing challenges and promoting effective utilisation to enhance academic librarians’ productivity and the overall quality of academic activities in Nigerian academic libraries. The paper concluded by revealing the significance of serial publications such as newspaper, magazines, newsletters, accessions, journals, indexes, abstract, reports and proceedings in supporting research, teaching and learning. The paper recommended among others, the management of academic libraries in Nigeria, the regular training through organising workshops, conferences, seminars and symposia on effective use of serial publications including searching, siting and referencing. This paper contributes to the understanding of the current state of serial publications in academic libraries in Nigeria and provides valuable insights for improving the use of these publications by academic librarians.