STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF IMO STATE LIBRARY BOARD'S TRAINING PROGRAMME

Abstract

Imo State, a state created by the military administration in 1976, has a young library system. The library system began with short-term courses for its own staff in 1958/59, later expanding to external trainees in 1960. The training programme was initially directed by the Deputy Director and later by a training officer. In 1973, the library board reconstructed and reorganized its training program, focusing on staff training, development, and research. The board aims to promote and in-service training for library growth in Imo State, providing professional advice to individuals, institutions, and organizations interested in library work. In-service training aims to increase the efficiency of the library and provide organized and systematic instruction and practice on the job. The Imo State Library Board has divided its training into courses A and B, with the objectives of enhancing efficiency and performance, enhancing staff's sense of achievement, and building organized book collections.