ANALYSIS OF RELEVANCE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES PROVISION IN LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY BY LAWMAKERS IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

This study analysed the Relevance of Information Resources Provision in Legislative Library by Lawmakers in Katsina State. In order to achieve this objective, quantitative research method was adopted, whereas survey design was employed for the study. Questionnaires were used for data collection from the respondents. The respondents were the thirty four (34) legislative members in the assembly and three (3) library staff. Total of 37 questionnaires were distributed. Statistics, tables and percentage were used for data analysis. The research revealed that the library requires relevant information resources to meet the information needs of the Lawmakers who are the core users of the library. It was also gathered that, internet and other electronic resources were not found in the library and that may be linked to lack of involvement of library staff when acquiring of new information resources. The study recommends that, the library should be given full autonomy to acquire its own resources, the provision of Internet, ICTs become necessary particularly in this Covid-19 pandemic and for future reoccurrences.