National development plans and the integration of library planning in a developing country: Nigeria as a case study

The main objective of the research is to try to achieve 'a value' for library and information services in national planning in Nigeria. Genesis and development of national planning and national planning procedures have been explored. The place of library and information service in national development planning in developing countries, with special reference to Nigeria, as against education, transport, industry, agriculture, health, etc., has been identified. The relations existing between library and information services and scientific development as well as the book trade have also been explored. [Continues.]