Participative management in a university library: the case of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Bauchi, Nigeria

The study explored the pattern and level of staff involvement in the management and administration of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Bauchi: document survey, participant observation and the questionnaire methods were employed to gather relevant data. Results show satisfactory levels of staff participation in decision making through inputs during staff meeting, membership in various Library committees and the communication channels in use. Suggestions for improvement in the overall management and administration of the University Library were proffered.