Research Consultation as a Propeller for Library Patronage in Academic Libraries in Ondo Town

Abstract

Research consultation sections are held by librarians and patrons with the aim of assisting the 
library user with his research work and also help access needed information materials required 
to satisfy the user’s information need. The research consultation also occurs when the librarian 
helps his patron to identify and select the best and most appropriate research instrument for 
data gathering and data analysis. This process helps to improve the level of effectiveness and 
efficiency of the library patrons or researchers. It also helps to increase the level of library 
patronage as the researchers or library users will see the need to continually engage the library 
and its services ones their information needs has been meet on a regular bases. This study is an 
empirical study. Data was gathered with the use of structured questionnaire. It was discovered 
that research consultation facilitates library patronage. It was therefore suggested that enabling 
environment should be maintained for these activities to continue.