Abstract:
This work examined in-service training at Nnamdi Azikiwe Library (NAL) University of Nigeria Nsukka. The study adopted descriptive survey guided by five research questions. Questionnaire and interview were used for data collection. The population of the study was 73 respondents comprised 52 professional and 20 paraprofessional, NAL staff and one non- staff. Mean and percentages were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that NAL support its staff on in-service training through organization of conferences, workshops etc. Result also showed that professional associations support in-service training in NAL, so are vendors of library products. The study concluded that in-service training though with many challenges is well entrenched at NAL. It was recommended that NAL staff should be given the opportunities to undergo in- service training and that there should be full financial support and time to attend in-service trainings.
