ABSTRACT
This research is on the effects of poor implementation of collection development policy in academic libraries in Imo State.
In carrying out the project, five research questions and objectives were drawn on the effects of poor implementation of collection development policies; its effectiveness, problems encountered in implementing the policies and the solutions to these problems are X-rayed.
Questionnaire was used in eliciting response from the staff of academic libraries and their response was used for data analysis.
Based on the identified problems of poor implementation of collection development policies, recommendations were made on how the collection development policies problems can be solved and also how the collection development policies can be effectively affected in academic libraries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Historical background of federal polytechnic Nekede library
1.2 Historical background of Imo State University library
1.3 Statement of problem
1.4 Aim and purposes of the study
1.5 Objective of the study
1.6 Research questions
1.7 Significance of the study
1.8 Scope and limitation of the study
1.9 Operational definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature review
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research design
3.2 Population of the study
3.3 Research instrument
3.4 Sample size
3.5 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data analysis and interpretation
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Conclusion and recommendation
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendations
Bibliography
Appendices
