Circulation Procedures and the Functions of Circulation Unit in Nigeria Universities: A Case Study of University of Ilorin Library

Abstract

University libraries acquire resources to support their information needs and research programs. This explains why various library services have len elopel to promote and make available the effective use of recorded information in all formats by users. One of the basic objectives of a library is to make its books anal non-hook materials readily available to its patrons immediately on demand Library circulation or library lending comprises the activities around the len ling of library hooks and other material to users of a lending library 1 circulation or lending department is one of the key department of a library This paper examines circulation procedures and the functions of circulation unit at the University of Ilorin library. The strategic position of the circulation librarian as the image maker of the library in fulfilling the objectives of the library and the University are also discussed. This paper highlights the activities of the circulation