ABSTRACT There are persons with physical challenges at all levels in every society. The physically challenged are those who are hindered or prevented from acting or living the way ordinary people do. Lawal-Solarin (2012), defines physical... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study title “Assessment of Undergraduate degree Programmes of Library and Information Science available in the library schools in Northern states of Nigeria” was embarked upon in order to investigate Undergraduate degree programme of library and information science in selected University-base library schools in Northern states of... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research project is on Library Resources and Security Challenges in the Library of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. Data was collected using questionnaire designed and distributed to the staff of the library used as case study. In analyzing and presenting of the data collected, tables, frequencies and simple percentage (%) were... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research study exposes the problems encountered in running private libraries. The library chosen as the case study is a private subscription library. The faith foundation library Aba. The instrument used in this study for data gathering, are interview, questionnaire, observational method and existing data in the library. The findings... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The public library is a social institution which is tied to the political and social realities of the communities, where it is situated. Library helps an organizations to achieve this stated goals and its achievement is dependent I the adequate fund available to the library involved. Looking at one goal set out by public library to... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Academic libraries play a prominent role in providing information services in various forms to researchers, scientist, policy makers, planners etc. a well organized academic library should have ICT to assist both patrons and information professionals in the libraries. This research work highlights the use and problems of I.C.T in Nigeria... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work covers the impact of the public library services to the people of Kaduna State. It examines the views of the users toward the services rendered by the library, the type of services offered and also how satisfactory the users are with the services. The survey design was adopted in this study and methods used collecting... Continue Reading
This study examined “impact of library information resources on student performance in SSCE public secondary schools Zaria.” Nigeria. It identifies the Concepts of Public School Libraries, extent of Availability of Public Senior Secondary School Libraries, type of Resources available in Public Senior Secondary School Libraries, extent of... Continue Reading
This study examined “the preservation and conservation practices in Fce, Zaria library for effective academic activities” It identifies the Concept of Preservation and Conservation, types of information resources, preservation and conservation practices in federal college of education library, Zaria. Need for libraries adoption of preservation... Continue Reading
This study examined “effects of e-library on students’ academic performance in tertiary institutions: a case study of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria” It identifies the Concept of e-library and e-resources, availability of e-library, resources and services in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Students’ use of e-library in Ahmadu Bello... Continue Reading
This research was carried out to uncover the knowledge and awareness of insomnia among undergraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. To achieve the objectives of this study, the following research questions were asked: what is the knowledge of insomnia among undergraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University? What is the knowledge... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research originates from a belief that special libraries in de- veloping countries need to be modernize and implement their ICT infrastructure and articulate information policies that will facilitate the exploitation of information resources to the optimum to increase national productivity. Special libraries and information centres... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The topic Impact on the information and communication Technology as a tool for Organization growth in First Bank Plc Ekwulobia in Anambra State. Before the advent of technology, the tasks in most organizations have been performed manually. And this involves the use of excessive human labour to perform them. The advents of the technologies... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study was based on the Problems of Books Acquisition in Academic Library. A case study of Imo State University Owerri (IMSU). The study was also made to find out what roles money play in the acquisition of book in the academic libraries. It also determined the level to which students and lecturers are consulted during selection of... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work is on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the provision of reference service in public library user in Nigeria. A case study of Imo state Library. The literature review is on the concept of ICTs types of ICT infrastructure applicable in public library, funding of ICTs in public libraries in... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research investigated the importance of internet to students of academic institutions in Nigeria by library students and students of Imo State University Owerri. A sample size of 399 of the students was surveyed. The instrument for data collection was questionnaires were used for data analysis. The study reveals that the importance... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study presents the views of eighteen (18) staff of ministries of Education and information libraries on the availability of staff motivation in government libraries and the extent, usefulness of the motivation techniques to the staff. Eighteen questionnaires were distributed to the sample population and were fully filled and returned.... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to look at the role museums play in the preservation of knowledge. In doing this, the author tended to discuss briefly the general museum, making specific reference to the national museum of colonial history Aba. The study pinpoints some of the problems militating against the museum. It also examines the... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study carried out on availability and use of library resources in training libraries by students, using department of library and information science training library as a case study. The objective of this research work is to find out the extent of availability and use of library resources by students of library and information... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Library is an institution housing a collection of books and non-book materials like the audiovisual equipments in a systematic manner for easy receival by he users. The primary aim f he library is to provide and preserve the information for users. Chukwuma (2004), use... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1.Background of the study Libraries are established either by the government, individuals or corporate organizations for the use of the populace. According to the International Federation of Library Association and Institution, IFLA (2001), the public library is an... Continue Reading
(A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, NEKEDE OWERRI) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Information is a basic human need. It is needed in all facts of human Endeavour. No society and libraries can function effectively without the intensive of information whether in... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This work is on acquisition and management of serials in Imo state university library Owerri. The research was centered on the acquisition, storage, utilization and management of serials and their attendant problems involved in the Imo state academic library. The research employed the survey method of research, using questionnaires,... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT For the purpose of the study, it is assumed that library users exists in the academic libraries studies. These users cause damage to library materials. The study covers the various means and devices to safeguard library materials from being vandalized by obnoxious and antisocial library users. In order to portray the relevance or... Continue Reading