The place of library facilities in distance education: Nigerian universities as a case study

The paper identifies the importance of efficient library facilities in the successful implementation of Distance Education in Nigeria and African countries in general. The desire of many Nigerians to acquire university education was emphasized and the roles which Distance Education can play were discussed. The paper finally suggests ways and means which the government and the university authorities can use to make the distance education system a success. It was also pointed out that if distance education system is to be successfully implemented, the teachers and demonstrators or instructors of this laudable programme must see the library staff and library resources as partners in the teaching leaning processes. Both teachers and students must make use of library facilities available in their localities.