• PROBLEMS OF BOOK ACQUISITION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]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 books to be acquired in their library through the findings it is observed that academic libraries acquires books through purchases gifts, exchange and inter-library cooperation, while the major sources of acquisition include direct purchase, book vendors from pu ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYAcademic libraries are mainly libraries within institutions of higher learning including universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. They are billed to support the teaching, research and extension services of parent institutions.Large part of funding comes from government grant. Academic libraries start as far back as 16th and 17th century in Europe and America.Therefore, in this study, the researcher will consider book as reference books and non-fiction book.Reference Books: According to Harrods libraries glossary, ... Continue Reading