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Problems Of Book Acquisition In Academic Libraries
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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 publishers, importation from overseas and donations.
Furthermore, inadequate financial provision to academic libraries has a negative effect on the two libraries studied.
Finally, lecturers should be consulted adequately during selection of books to be acquired by their institutions libraries which will help in the smooth running of acquisition of materials.
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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 ... Continue reading---
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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 ... Continue reading---
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