Navigating the turbulence of inadequate funding of academic libraries for effective service delivery in Nigeria

This study examines measures for navigating the turbulence of inadequate funding of academic libraries for effective service delivery in Nigeria.It established that libraries require sufficient financial resources to provide effective services to all patrons.Proper funding is essential for libraries to fulfill their crucial role in society, offering a wide variety of resources and services in different formats to meet the diverse needs of individuals and groups for their personal development, education, information, recreation, and leisure.The study notes that today's libraries have transformed into bustling information hubs, offering information in various ways to benefit users.The study highlights the challenges faced by academic libraries in securing funding and explores various strategies for generating revenue.These include feebased services, consultancy services, subventions, budgetary allocations, grants, endowments, and creating groups such as friends of the library.To remain relevant and provide value to their users, academic libraries must also innovate and adopt new technologies and models of service delivery.