[01] Chioma Euriel Uzohue, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. [02] Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.

The paper examines provision of library and information services to the visually impaired pupils in Pacelli School for the blind, Lagos, Nigeria. It looks into various issues that involved in the provision of Library and information services to the visually impaired students in the school for the blind. The paper equally appreciates the fact that library plays an important role in inculcating in the pupils the spirit of independence and self-reliance that will enable them to cope with the tasks and challenges of life. Using interview and observation methods, the paper proceeds to discuss the various library and information services, resources and equipment available in the school. It also highlights the challenges experience by the visually impaired people and the library. Lastly useful recommendations were made towards the provision of library and information services to the visually impaired person with a view to improving on the library and information services available to the visually impaired pupils in Pacelli School for the blind and these could be generalized to other visually challenged pupils in Nigeria.

Visually Impaired People, Library Services, Library Resources, Assistive Technology, Social Inclusion

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