Abstract:
Despite the presence of well-equipped libraries and committed librarians in
higher learning institutions, the rate at which academicians produce and
publish their work has slowed significantly in recent years. This is concerning
since publication is important in decisions about promotion and contracts in
academic and specialized settings. The purpose of this study is to investigate
the role of librarians in the publishing process within academic institutions,
the level of awareness among academicians regarding the research support
services provided by librarians, the factors impeding academicians from
actively engaging in writing and publishing, academicians' perceptions of
the services offered in academic libraries, and, finally, academicians' recom mended services that could improve their publication rate
