THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The paper looks at the concepts of education and the problems from it in the provision of education to children of school age. it equally discusses the problem of special needs children which resulted to the idea of inclusive education in place of mainstreaming and or integration.  It then suggests what should be the role of librarians in the runing of inclusive education. Finally, the paper advises the government, Ministries of Education, non-governmental organizations and all stakeholders in special education to kindly assist libraries with grants so as to enable them be fully involved in supporting inclusive education in Nigeria.