The scope of the library collection (with legal repository right), covers
every work written in or about Nigerian languages - major and non major.
It also holds books in all areas of theoretical linguistics - Phonetics,
Phonology, Syntax, Morphology and Semantics - especially as they pertain
to African Languages.
Inclusive in the holdings are Nigerian Languages' books on Culture,
History and Arts: all genres of Oral and Written Literature, books on
criticism, stylistics, Language Education as well as general Education.
The
Institute is both a Centre for the exchange of information in the study
of Nigerian Languages as well as one for research and teaching of Nigerian
Languages.
The clientele of the
library includes:
· Students
of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages at Certificate, Diploma, Degree and
Post Graduate Levels.
· Primary
and Secondary School teachers of Nigerian Languages.
· Government
and non-governmental personnel interested in acquiring Communication
Skills in Nigerian Languages.
· Diplomats,
Foreigners, Business associates interested in learning Nigerian
Languages;
· Such
other persons interested in research into Nigerian Languages.
The virtual catalogue is
currently being developed.
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