THE CHALLENGES OF ACQUISITION OF LIBRARY MATERIAL AND SERVICES TO USERS IN SPECIAL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT
This is a research on challenges of acquisition of library materials and services to users in special libraries in Nigeria. A case study of Imo State House of Assembly. Questionnaires were used in getting the relevant information needed for the research. The responses from the questionnaires were analyzed to arrive at conclusion. The study revealed that library and information services provide reference and research support to the general assembly and its staff and legislatives information to the public. The research further studied the factors hindering the availability of information to the legislature. Recommendations were made based on the finding on ways and means of solving the problems and to make a way on effectiveness of the challenges of acquisition of library materials and services to users special libraries in Imo State house of assembly.