Abstract
The paper examines the importance of library and information services for socio-economic development in Nigeria. The paper further discusses on the major functions of the information services that improve and encourage reading and writing cultures to the Nigerian citizens. The paper also discusses on the forms and types of information services available in libraries and with the view to identifying the challenges affecting the development, availability and access of these services to the production of various literatures. The paper reveals that, lack of adequate, relevant, current information resources as well as professional personnel and conducive learning environment and study accommodation undermine the effectiveness and efficiency in reading culture and promoting of socio-economic status among the Nigerian societies. The paper finally concludes by providing appropriate recommendations for achieving socio-economic developmental goals.
Keywords: Library, Information Services, Socio-economic Development