Abstract:
This paper examined the subject of academic librarians and professional development in Academic Libraries in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study is a descriptive survey guided by four specific objectives and one hypothesis. The population of the study is one hundred and sixty- five academic librarians registered with the Nigerian Library Association, Enugu State branch. A structured questionnaire titled, “Academic Librarians and Continuous Development Program (ALCDP)” was used for data collection. The questionnaire was based on the objectives of the study. The questionnaire consists of five clusters, each of which represents an objective of the study. Percentages, means and T-Test were used for data analysis. The findings show that many challenges are hindering librarians in Enugu State from attending continuous professional development programmes. Among these challenges are inadequate government support, lack of support from donor agencies, inadequate facilities to train with and personal financial constraints. The study concluded that sponsorship to CPD programme should not be left in the hands of the individuals concerned and library institutions. Government and donor agencies should take over the sponsorship of librarians to CPD.
