A SWOT analysis of physical infrastructure in government-owned university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria

Esther Abosede Awojobi; Clara Chinyere Okoro; Yemisi Tomilola Babalola

doi:10.7553/86-2-1911

Esther Abosede Awojobi Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria; and Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria http://orcid/org/0000-0001-6569-3897
Clara Chinyere Okoro Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4570-8972
Yemisi Tomilola Babalola Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0506-6976

DOI: https://doi.org/10.7553/86-2-1911

Keywords: SWOT, University library, Infrastructure, Evaluation, Standards

Abstract

The adequacy of the physical infrastructure of three government-owned university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria, were evaluated using a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis. Results showed that the libraries have strengths in terms of their geographical locations, accessibility by road, ventilation, space for individual activities, and shelving. Infrastructural weaknesses are in the areas of service to the physically challenged, noise and seating capacity. Poor maintenance and funding are threats to the libraries’ infrastructure. It is recommended that accrediting bodies consider reviewing standard requirements for seating capacity, while serious attention should be paid to the needs of the physically challenged in the construction of library buildings.

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Author Biographies

Esther Abosede Awojobi, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria; and Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Esther Abosede Awojobi is a postgraduate student at Babcock University. She is Principal Librarian at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Clara Chinyere Okoro, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Clara Chinyere Okoro is University Librarian at Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Yemisi Tomilola Babalola, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Yemisi Tomilola Babalola is Head of Department of the Department of Information Resources Management at Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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