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Professional Regulation of Librarianship in Nigeria
Dele Omotoso CLN, Victor Esheruma Igiamoh
Abstract
Professional regulation ensures restrict entry into a profession, guide against unprofessional practices, encourage good ethical conduct, advancement of knowledge, and optimum value from services provided to the public. This paper dwells on the professional regulation of librarianship in Nigeria. It highlights the various measures and means of regulating librarianship profession in Nigeria. It further stresses the process and functions as well as the challenges of Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN). The paper also makes recommendations on how to improve the regulatory activities of LRCN.
Keyword(s)
Professional Regulation, Certification, Licensing, Regitration, LRCN
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