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What is a library in general terms?

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A: A library is a place where information and culture (arts, music, literature) are stored in various formats and languages to meet users’ information needs.

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What are libraries intended to preserve?

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A: Libraries preserve culture and information to meet the broad and varying information needs of users.

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What are the core functions of a library?

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A: To provide access to information for reading, recreation, reference, and research.

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What formats can a library take?

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A: A library can be a physical building, a virtual space, or both.

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What are the two types of access that libraries guarantee?

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A: Physical and digital (electronic) access to materials.

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How do libraries serve communities?

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A: By gathering and organizing intellectual and resourceful information for easy access.

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Name three purposes users access a library for.

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A: Reading, recreation, and reference.

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What kinds of materials are included in a library’s collection?

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A: Books, manuscripts, reference works, maps, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and more.

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What is the role of encyclopedias in a library?

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A: To provide factual information.

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What is included in serials or periodical publications in libraries?

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A: Magazines, scholarly journals, and books published as part of a series.

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What are examples of creative works found in libraries?

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A: Poetry, novels, short stories, music, and photographs.

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What are examples of nonfiction works in libraries?

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A: Biographies, histories, and factual reports

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What technological formats are included in modern libraries?

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A: Records, CD-ROMs, audiotapes, and videotapes.

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Why have libraries begun to include electronic forms of media?

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A: To adapt to the growing use of technology and digital information.

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How does a library support academic work?

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A: By providing scholarly resources, reference materials, and periodicals.

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What defines the community that a library serves?

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A: A defined group of users seeking reading, reference, or recreational resources.

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How is a library different from other information sources?

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A: It systematically collects, organizes, and makes information accessible in a structured way.

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What ensures accessibility in a library?

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A: The physical or digital arrangement of materials and open access policies.

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What is meant by ‘intellectual and resourceful sources of information’?

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A: Curated, reliable content aimed at enriching knowledge and research.

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Why is a library important in the digital age?

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A: It provides verified, organized access to both traditional and digital knowledge sources.

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Why did different types of libraries emerge?

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A: Due to an increase in the number and diversity of users with different information needs.

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How are libraries classified?

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A: Libraries can be classified based on the types of users they serve.

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What is a public library?

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A: A public library is a library established for the general public and maintained chiefly by public funds.

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Who maintains a public library?

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A: Public libraries are chiefly maintained by public funds.

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Who can use a public library?
A: Every citizen, regardless of birth, colour, gender, social, economic, or educational status.
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What does a public library charge users?
A: Public libraries provide services free of cost.
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What kind of access do public libraries offer?
A: Unrestricted access to information and services for all citizens.
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How are public libraries described in terms of location?
A: They are found in various locations in towns and cities.
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What role do public libraries play in the community?
A: They serve as centres for community information services.
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What is one key societal function of public libraries?
A: They act as promoters of literacy.
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Why are public libraries important for marginalized groups?
A: They provide equal access to knowledge regardless of social or economic background.
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What types of services do public libraries offer?
A: Reading, reference, recreational resources, and community programs.
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In what way do public libraries contribute to education?
A: By offering educational materials and promoting self-learning for all.
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What does it mean for a library to be ‘public’?
A: It is open to everyone without discrimination and is publicly funded.
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Are public libraries profit-oriented?
A: No, they are not-for-profit institutions serving the public good.
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How do public libraries support democracy?
A: By ensuring that all citizens have free access to information.
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What is one civic benefit of public libraries?
A: They foster informed citizenship and lifelong learning.
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What is a key principle behind public library services?
A: Inclusivity—services must reach people regardless of identity or status.
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What does it mean that libraries are centres for "community information services"?
A: They provide relevant local, national, and global information to the public.
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How do public libraries promote social equality?
A: By ensuring everyone can access the same information and learning tools, free of charge.
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What is an academic library?
A: It is a library established in institutions of higher learning to support education and research.
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Where are academic libraries typically found?
A: In polytechnics, colleges of education, colleges of health, and universities.
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What is the primary purpose of academic libraries?
A: To support the mission and objectives of their parent institutions.
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What educational levels do academic libraries serve?
A: Tertiary education—higher learning institutions.
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What areas do academic libraries support in an institution?
A: Teaching, learning, research, and community services.
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How do academic libraries contribute to teaching?
A: By providing access to textbooks, reference materials, and curriculum-supporting resources.
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What role do academic libraries play in learning?
A: They provide study spaces, learning resources, and academic support tools.
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What is one way academic libraries aid research?
A: By offering access to journals, scholarly databases, and archives.
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How do academic libraries serve community services?
A: Through outreach programs, workshops, and knowledge dissemination to the wider academic community.
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Who are the primary users of academic libraries?
A: Teaching staff, non-teaching staff, students, and researchers.
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How do academic libraries support students?
A: By providing access to course materials, learning aids, and research tools.
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Why are academic libraries important for researchers?
A: They offer reliable, curated, and up-to-date scholarly information.
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What kind of community do academic libraries serve?
A: The academic community where the library is established.
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What is the connection between academic libraries and their institutions?
A: They align with the goals and mission of the institutions they belong to.
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How do academic libraries help non-teaching staff?
A: They support administrative tasks, training, and provide general access to knowledge.
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Why is the term "parent institution" important in this context?
A: It signifies that the library’s mission is rooted in the goals of the school or college it serves.
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How do academic libraries influence academic performance?
A: By ensuring easy access to quality and relevant academic resources.
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What distinguishes an academic library from other types of libraries?
A: Its specialized focus on education, research, and scholarly support.
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Can members of the surrounding community use academic libraries?
A: Yes, if they are part of the community served by the academic institution.
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What types of materials are commonly found in academic libraries?
A: Textbooks, journals, theses, dissertations, research reports, and digital academic resources.
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What is a special library?
A: A library attached to ministries, departments, agencies, research institutes, and similar institutions.
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Are special libraries open to the general public?
A: No, they are not usually open to the general public.
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Who can access special libraries?
A: Specific elements of the public who share information needs with the parent organization.
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What determines access to a special library?
A: The relevance of the user's information needs to the organization the library serves.
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What type of content is emphasized in special libraries?
A: Special collections centered around specific subjects or professional fields.
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Why are special collections important?
A: They help professionals stay updated in their fields and improve service delivery.
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Who primarily uses special libraries?
A: Professionals working in ministries, departments, and agencies.
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What is a key function of a special library?
A: Supporting professionals with targeted, field-specific information resources.
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How do special libraries differ from public libraries?
A: Special libraries are tailored to serve specialized institutions and aren't generally open to everyone.
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How do special libraries assist in service delivery?
A: By providing up-to-date information that enhances professional efficiency.
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Are special libraries limited to government organizations?
A: No, they can also serve agencies and research institutes.
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What is an example of a health-focused special library?
A: The Federal Medical Centres Library.
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What is an example of a national health special library?
A: The National Hospital Library, Abuja.
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What is an example of a legislative special library?
A: The National and State House of Assembly Libraries.
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What is an example of a financial institution’s special library?
A: Central Bank of Nigeria Library.
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What is NNPCL Library an example of?
A: A corporate or industry-specific special library.
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What makes a library “special”?
A: Its focus on specific professional or subject areas tied to a parent institution.
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What kind of information do special libraries prioritize?
A: Field-specific, mission-driven, and highly specialized information.
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Can the public ever use special libraries?
A: Yes, some allow access to parts of the public with relevant information needs.
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What is the primary purpose of a special library?
A: To support the professional, research, and informational goals of a specific organization or institution.
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What is a school library?
A: A library established in pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools to support the school curriculum.
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What role does a school library play in schools?
A: It acts as a learners’-oriented center or laboratory that supports education.
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What is another name for a school library?
A: It can be called a media resource centre or an information resource centre.
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What kinds of schools have school libraries?
A: Pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools.
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How do school libraries support learning?
A: By offering resources that complement classroom instruction and curriculum.
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What kind of resources do teachers expect from school libraries?
A: Visual aids such as photographs, slides, films, filmstrips, and educational artifacts.
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What has the school library evolved into in some cases?
A: A full-fledged resource centre.
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What is “realia” in school libraries?
A: Real-life objects used as teaching aids in subjects like history and mathematics.
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How do teachers use school libraries?
A: As sources of visual and teaching aids to enhance classroom learning.
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Why do students use school libraries?
A: For independent study, research, and to use computers and learning equipment.
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What subjects especially benefit from artifacts and realia?
A: History and mathematics.
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How do school libraries contribute to research and experimentation?
A: By providing diverse media that supports exploration and discovery.
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What types of media are often found in school libraries?
A: Photographs, slides, films, filmstrips, videotapes, and artifacts.
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How do school libraries serve students beyond academics?
A: By hosting special events such as author visits and book clubs.
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What type of learning environment do school libraries create?
A: A student-centered space that promotes self-directed learning.
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What technological resources can school libraries provide?
A: Computers, equipment, and digital learning materials.
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What makes school libraries distinct from public libraries?
A: Their focus on supporting school curriculum and age-appropriate learning.
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What is the significance of hosting author visits in school libraries?
A: It inspires students and encourages reading culture.
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Why are visual aids important in school libraries?
A: They enhance understanding and engagement, especially for young learners.
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