Abstract:
Corruption is pervasive in almost all facets of life in con temporary
society. It also has a debilitating impact on economic, socio-cultural
and moral aspects 0,[ the society. Corruption is therefore a cog in the
wheel of progress and slows c1cjwn the rate of development. The
library which is part of the society is not exempt from corruption,
Therefore, a study or,corruption in public libraries is not only topical
but very timely. This chapter therefore examine s the phenomenon of
corruption in public libraries. Examples shall be drawn mainly 1'1'0111
the united states of America where data exists, although mention will
be made about the situation in Nigeria
