Cataloguing and classification education: the Nigerian perspective

Abstract

The paper focused on cataloguing and classification education in library schools in Nigeria. Cataloguing and classification courses are the heart and soul in library schools. The process of systematic organization of acquired information resources is through cataloguing and classification. Library schools still made cataloguing and classification courses compulsory despite the introduction of information and communication technology (ICT) into library and information services in Nigeria. Cataloguing and classification education in South Africa, Brazil, United States of America and Nigeria were discussed in this paper. Resources like cataloguing tools, cataloguing and classification laboratory, computer laboratory and instructor were also described. The paper concluded that cataloguing and classification tools, laboratories, computer laboratory and instructors were inadequate in some library schools which may hinder effective teaching and learning of these courses. Recommendations were made for effective cataloguing and classification education in Nigeria.