Electronic Green Journal

This study examined managerial factors in the adoption of green library initiatives in selected academic libraries in Kwara State. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. The study focused on the librarians in the University of Ilorin library, Kwara State University library, and Al-hikmah University library, with a total population of forty-six (46) – which served as the study sample. Questionnaire was used for data collection, and descriptive statistics was used in data analysis. Findings showed that planning had perceived influence on the adoption of green library initiatives. Results showed that staffing and funding had perceived influence on the adoption of green library initiatives. Results indicated that organizational structure and leadership commitment had perceived influence on the adoption of green library initiatives. The study concluded that managerial factors influence the adoption of green library initiatives.