Abstract
The study investigated diversity in library collections: Ensuring representation and relevance in
some selected university libraries in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey using
questionnaire to collect data. The population of the study consists of 78 librarians which were
randomly picked from some selected university libraries in Nigeria. A total of the78
questionnaires were distributed only 69 were retrieved. Descriptive statistics, (mean and
percentage) were used for analysis. A mean score of 2.5 and above and a percentage score of
50% were considered for decision making. The study revealed the effect of diversity of library
collections in some selected university libraries in Nigeria in the following order: To develop
cultural literacy, to develop social economic statuses, it increases innovations; it enhances
creativity and facilitate strategic thinking. The findings further affirmed that how diversity of
library collections are represented and relevant to users in some selected university libraries in
Nigeria in the following order: It facilitate the reflection of diverse users that uses the library, it
reflects our own sense of self-esteem and self worth, it treats all library users equally in respect
of tribe, color, age, mentorship opportunity among librarians is relevant, and it enhances internal
talent development among the users. The study recommends that University libraries collection
should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their
creation and a diverse collection should contain content by and about a wide array of people and
cultures to authentically reflect a variety of ideas, information, stories, and experiences.
Keywords: Diversity, library collections, representation, relevance, university libraries
Publication Date: 2024-12-02