EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS IN NIGERIA: NATIONAL LIBRARY EXPERIENCE

Abstract

This study proposed the implementation of Vitual Learning Environment (VLE) for capacity-building in National Library of Nigeria (NLN), stressing its potential benefit to service delivery. The paper also emphasized the need for collaborative engagement of NLN and publishers in an environment devoid of barriers with the view of promoting quality of materials listed in National Bibliography Nigeria. This paper concludes that improved capacity-building,adequate funding and whoie- organizational support for ICT based initiatives are key factors to successful implementation of this project.