International Journal of
Library and Information Science

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Lib. Inf. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2537
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLIS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 242

Full Length Research Paper

The use of libraries among children in primary schools in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

Doosuur Ashaver
  • Doosuur Ashaver
  • Benue State University Library, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Igyuve Sandra Mwuese
  • Igyuve Sandra Mwuese
  • Benue State University Library, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 23 January 2013
  •  Accepted: 05 September 2014
  •  Published: 31 October 2014

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