Information Brokerage: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Information Services in Nigeria

Joshua Onaade

Information Brokerage: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Information Services in Nigeria

Joshua Onaade * §

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§ University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.

Information Brokerage: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Information Services in Nigeria

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This article focuses on the genesis of and rationale for information consultancy -also known as information brokerage or independent information profession (IIP) -as a profession in Nigeria. This may not be an easy task since Nigeria is, relatively, a newcomer to this field. This paper takes a look at the possibility and viability of information consultancy as is being practised in some developing and developed countries. It concludes that it is a good venture to be embarked upon. The article also highlights the challenges confronting the profession, especially in the areas of policy formulation, power generation, ICT, skill acquisition, managerial ability, report writing and data analysis, and recommends the way forward for would-be information brokers.

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Joshua Onaade. . "Information Brokerage: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Information Services in Nigeria". Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Global Journal of Management and Business Research - A: Administration & Management GJMBR-A Volume 12 (GJMBR Volume 12 Issue A20).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/GJMBR

Print ISSN 0975-5853

e-ISSN 2249-4588

Keywords

Entrepreneur independent information profession Information brokerage information services library and information service profession

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GJMBR-A Classification FOR Code: 150304 JEL Code: L26

Submission ReceivedSeptember 9, 2012
Peer Review Double Blind
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Accepted October 9, 2012
Published October 24, 2012

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Country: Nigeria

Subject: Global Journal of Management and Business Research

Authors: Dr. Ojo, Joshua Onaade (PhD/Dr. count: 1)

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