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 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
Introduction Libraries in general and public libraries in particular, play an important role in all aspects of societal development especially when viewed against its users, which consist of all categories of people in the society. Public library has been defined variously. Many see it as a place built for the collection of books and other printed... Continue Reading
EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE OF USE OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN PROMOTING READING CULTURE AMONG SECONDARY STUDENTS CHAPETR ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of problem 1.3 Objective of the study 1.4 Research Hypotheses 1.5 Significance of the study... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Statement of problem 7 1.3 Objectives of the study 8 1.4 Scope of the study 8 1.5 Significance of the study 9 1.6 Research questions 9 1.7 Definition of terms 10 CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature review 14 2.1 Concepts of library and its functions 14 2.2 Acquisition 15 2.3 Acquisition policy 17 2.4 Library... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This work is on book acquisition in academic libraries sources and methods. A case study of Imo state Polytechnic Library Umuagwo. It emphasized the need for acquisition of library materials for its primary clientele 8 questionnaires forms were administered to the institution under study. It was formed out that the institution under study... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work investigate the relevance of information and communication technologies in academic FUTO Library. The data collection instrument for this work was questionnaire. The research population comprised of the staff of both libraries. The findings revealed the various type of ICT facilities available in both libraries and the... Continue Reading
(A Case Study Of Nation Mathematical Centre, Abuja). CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF STUDY Information technology has been evolving rapidly during the last helf of the 20th century particularly since the 1960s and 1970s. it has... Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION We use automated library to denote a library in which the collections of library materials are primarily on paper but in which the library procedures have been computerized. Libraries are very record-intensive: Not only is each title different but, for many purposes, the records needed for library operations must necessarily be... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Most librarians has been selecting and acquiring library materials, including the unpublished literatures without knowing the terms generally used for them. this research project therefore has been carried out to create awareness to some librarians and staff of the library on what we called “grey literature”. This term is not familiar... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This project discusses about the Automation of academic libraries in Imo state, the challenges and gains. A case study of Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, Library. It discusses mainly on the challenges and gains of automation on various functions of academic libraries as well as its impacts on the library staff. Twenty five (25)... Continue Reading
THE CLASSIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT BY TECHNICAL LIBRARIANS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Library classification forms part of the field of library and information science. It was a form of bibliographic classification (library classification are used in library catalogues, while... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Today libraries are shifting their role from the custodian of traditional information resources to the provider of service-oriented digital an ICT-based information resources. Widespread use of computers, increased reliance on computer networks, rapid growth of the internet and explosion in the... Continue Reading
: A CASE STUDY OF ESUT TEACHING HOSPITAL PARKLANE ENUGU INTRODUCTION One of the most devastating scourges of our time is the problem of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Undoubtedly HIV/AIDS present a major challenge... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The topic is on staff development programmes in academic libraries which deals with the management of staff in academic libraries on how they can be motivated, taking care of and being treated well in the programme conducted for them in order to render good services to the users of academic libraries. The objectives of the study include:... 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 project is aimed at examining the problems and prospects of reference services in academic librarians, using the Anambra State University Uli campus library as a case study and how to evaluate the strength and weakness of the reference services in an academic librarian. It will also help to know the problems caused by the library... 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 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Statement of problem 7 1.3 Objectives of the study 8 1.4 Scope of the study 8 1.5 Significance of the study 9 1.6 Research questions 9 1.7 Definition of terms 10 CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature review 14 2.1 Concepts of library and its functions 14 2.2 Acquisition 15 2.3 Acquisition policy 17 2.4 Library... 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 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
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW One would ask what motivated the researcher to embark on this research work. The answer is simple. The researcher developed keen interest in serials acquisition policy, procedure and management in academic libraries two important factors motivated the researcher to undertake this study first was 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
(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
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Schools, be it nursery, primary or secondary, are established with a view to achieve the following objectives. 1) To improve positively on the civil life of the students 2) To impart on the cognitive ability of the students 3) To impart on the moral life of the student 4) Affects the vocabulary building of the... Continue Reading