The importance of public library in our society today is being underscored by a number
of convergent trends which include, increase in school enrolment at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels.
Thus, public libraries must be proactive, vibrant and abreast of the latest developments in information dissemination to maintain relevance and keep up with the multifarious needs and expectations of library users.
It is therefore important that the public library should be able to provide the
right materials to meet the information needs of users.