Lagos State Library Board

• The Lagos State Law No. 24 of 1980 expanded and transformed the School Library Service

• It was inaugurated in 1981

• Historically, the School Library Service as it was known then came under the care of the Federal Ministry Of Education in 1964 but the creation of twelve States in 1967 transferred the control to the Lagos State Ministry of Education in 1968.

Purposes of the Board

• To establish, control and maintain State Library Service.

• To implement Government policies in libraries of all categories.

• To set standards and policies for the establishment and maintenance of school libraries in the State.

• To act as an advisory and consultant for School libraries and other categories of libraries within the State.

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