ABSTRACT

 This studyfocuses onfee-based services as an additional income generationfor improving library services in academic libraries: The case study was Michael Okpara University ofAgriculture Library, Umudike. The study was born as a result ofthe dwindling andpoorfunding ofacademic libraries. In order to make credible research, the study was guided by five (5) research objectives as well as five (5) research questions. Literatures were reviewed under conceptual framework; empirical studies and summary of the reviewed related literature. Consequently, the study adopted a combination of case study method,with a population ofseventy-one (71) made up offorty (40) library staff(professionals and Para-professionals ad support staff) and (1) lecturersfrom the Department of Library and Information Science of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Neither sample nor sampling technique was involved, as the entire population was used. A researcher-made questionnaire was usedfor data collection. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean scores and standard deviation and presented in frequency tables. The study evaluated the present method ofrevenue-generation and found out that there is an over-dependence on fundingfrom the parent institution. It was also revealed that the 10% NUC recommendation is not being implemented in the library. Different methods werefound out to be meansfor generating additional income such as overdue and otherfines; reprographic/photocopying services, charges for Internet access, digitization/e-library services, library advocacy, bindery services, international donors, endowments, and reach-out programs to NGOs. It was also found out that these methods have numerous benefits. There are also challenges to these methods as well as solutions to overcoming them. Findings werefurther discussed in the light ofother studies. Recommendations were made based on the findings, including the adoption of the methods of additional income generation