Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)

LRCN is an acronym for Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria. The Council is charged with the responsibility of regulating the practice of librarianship in Nigeria. It was established by Act 12 of 1995 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a Parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Education.

We have the mandate to determine the level of knowledge and skill required to be a librarian and Set and maintain standards for all categories of libraries by maintaning discipline within the LIS profession

Determine the level of knowledge and skill required to be a librarian and Set and maintain standards for all categories of libraries by maintaining discipline within the LIS profession.

Our mission is to pursue the attainment of professional excellence by determining who are librarians; set standard of knowledge and skills required for registration and practice; guidelines for accreditation and minimum standards for libraries, and maintenance of professional discipline among librarians.

21/17,2nd Floor,
Stephen O. Oronsaye Block,
Public Service Institute of Nigeria
Dutse-Alhaji Junction,
Kubwa Expressway,
P.M.B 5555 Garki,
GPO 900001.
Abuja

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