Publishing processes and techniques – case study of Spring Field Publishers Owerri

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Publishing processes and techniques – case study of Spring Field Publishers Owerri. This research project is aimed at estimating the quality of publishing houses in Nigeria. Relevant literatures were reviewed in determine the state of art on the topic.  Various findings/conclusions were drawn based on the data collected using appropriate data gathering instruments and the analysis of such data as shown in the research methodology and data analysis respectively. At the end of the study, conclusion/recommendation were made on ways of improving the state of the industry. The results of this study made it even more imperative for recommendations to be made. The researcher therefore made the following recommendations as measures that can help in curbing the identified problems facing publishing houses in the country and thus enhances efficiency in the industry. • Improved funding:  This is an important measure to curb the serious problem of lack of funds. The Nigerian publishers Association should make necessary representation that will influence government action towards granting such facilities as tax relives book studies/ subsides, regular supply of materials, and easy terms of credit. Government should also establish financial institutions to assist publishers as has been one to industrialist and farmers. Alternatively, government should encourage mergers by legislations so that those small an unviable one man publishing companies could attract substantial capital to finance their publishing programmes. – Adequate manpower/ personnel training:  Preference should be given to employment of only academically qualified and experienced staff. The incorporation of printing/ publishing in the curriculum of our tertiary institution is recommended. Publishers should be constantly sent to training/ improvement course within and outside the country.