Abstract

 The importance of polytechnics in the technical, technological and vocational development of the contemporary society cannot be over emphasized. The main objective of the paper is to discuss the history and development of polytechnic libraries in Nigeria, using documentary evidence The paper started by painting a vivid picture of the origin of polytechnics in Nigeria and its step-by-step metamorphosis In 1he discussion proper, the paper highlighted the meaning of polytechnics. polytechnic library and the place of libraries in the growth and development of polytechnics, using five polytechnics aba College of Technology; the Kaduna Polytechnic; Auchi Polytechnic, the Federal Polytechnic. Ado-Ekti and the Federal Polytechnic, Offa as focal point. Basic challenges and problems to the development of polytechnic libraries in Nigeria were highlighted. The paper concludes by making recommendations on the way forward for polytechnic libraries, which include adequate funding. more stringent laws on the use of TETfund annual library intervention and improvement in the provision of ICT facilities in libraries among other.

 Keywords: History, Development, Polytechnic Libraries, Nigeria