Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Information Literacy Training has increasingly attracted the attention of researchers, regulators, and practitioners concerned with library patronage. This growing interest reflects the recognition that information literacy training does not operate in isolation, but interacts with a wider set of institutional and market conditions found within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja presents a useful setting for examining this relationship precisely because the conditions there — structural, regulatory, and behavioural — differ from those typically assumed in the broader literature, most of which draws on evidence from more developed economies.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Despite a growing body of literature on information literacy training, there remains limited consensus on the precise nature of its relationship with library patronage, particularly within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Many organizations continue to make decisions about information literacy training without a clear, evidence-based understanding of how those decisions ultimately affect library patronage. This gap between practice and empirical understanding is the central problem this study seeks to address.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Information Literacy Training on library patronage in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
2. To assess the extent to which information literacy training influences library patronage within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with information literacy training in relation to library patronage.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing information literacy training in order to improve library patronage.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of information literacy training on library patronage in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja?
2. To what extent does information literacy training influence library patronage within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with information literacy training in relation to library patronage?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize information literacy training in order to improve library patronage?

1.5 Significance of the Study

Beyond its academic contribution to the field of library and information science, this study has practical value for management teams within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja seeking to understand how information literacy training translates into measurable outcomes around library patronage. It is equally useful to students and future researchers looking for a localized empirical reference on this relationship.

1.6 Scope of the Study

The study is limited to an examination of Information Literacy Training and its relationship with library patronage within the context of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It reflects a clearly defined scope of analysis and relies on data and perspectives available within that scope; generalizing the findings beyond this specific context should therefore be done with appropriate caution.