Oyedoyin Faith ERUEMOLO2024-05-242024-05-242022-12Kate TurabianMLIShttps://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/358Public libraries exist to cater for the information need of all categories of users in a community. Their role in nation building cannot be over emphasized. Access to public libraries can majorly be achieved through various developmental programs as well as how fund is being raised to adequately fund public libraries in order to make it more appealing to her teeming users. Absence of these two factors, development programs and fundraising strategies will perhaps make public libraries a ghost of itself in existence. It is in this light that this study deems it fit to investigate how development programs (DP) and fundraising strategies (FS) contribute to library patronage (LP) in public libraries in south west, Nigeria. Quantitative and qualitative research designs was adopted for this study. Population consisted of 134 librarians in public libraries in south west, Nigeria. Total enumeration sampling technique also served as the sample technique adopted for the study. The reliability coefficient for each of the variable ranged from 0.75 to 0.90. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive, inferential statistics and textual content analytical approach. Findings revealed that DP had no significant influence on LP (Adj. R2 = 0.007; p = 0.692), FS was found to significantly influence LP (Adj. R2 = 0.178; p = 0.000). Jointly, only FS was found to statistically significantly influence LP (Adj. = .173, F (2,125) = 14.275, p < 0.05), while DP was found not to statistically significantly influence LP (β = .044; t =- .546; p > 0.05). The study concluded that only FS independently influenced LP. Content analysis wise, only Lagos state public library has a robust plan of developmental programs. Fundraising of public libraries in south west, Nigeria is mostly done by respective state governments in the region. The study recommended that there should be more funding. Key Words: Development Programs, Fundraising Strategies, Library Patronage, Public Libraries, South West, Nigeria. Word Count: 299enThesis