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Conservative Practices Of Information Resources By Libraries For Enhanced Collection Usefulness In University Libraries In Enugu State
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Statement of the Problem
Academic libraries face an uncertain future
as a result of their diminishing traditional resources due to
deterioration caused by various environmental factors and poor quality
papers. Ogunilade (1996) observes that of all the multifarious problems
facing university libraries in Nigeria today, none is as virulent,
persistent and agonizing as the preservation and repair of library
resources. Therefore, unless positive attitude towards preservation is
exhibited, academic libraries may no longer be able to accomplish their
traditional roles of supporting teaching, learning and research in their
institutions. Oliobi (1987) supports this as he states that most
information materials in Nigerian academic libraries are in paper format
and are supposed to have been declared endangered following their poor
state. Akinfolarin (1992) and Aleabeleye (1996) opined that the grossly
reduced funding of academical institutions tends to worsen matters as
their libraries find it difficult to afford new learning resources or
even to replace those damaged through deterioration. The only option
left is to try to salvage the existing ones by employing various
preservation measures to enable the libraries to still perform their
roles in their academic environment. Therefore, the task before this
study is to examine conservative practices of information resources by
libraries for enhanced collection usefulness in University libraries in
Enugu state.
Objective of the Study
The broad objective of
this study is to examine conservative practices of information resources
by libraries for enhanced collection usefulness in University libraries
in Enugu State. Specifically, the study seeks:
To ascertain whether there are needs for preservation and conservation of information materials.
To determine the techniques and methods for preserving and conserving of information resources.
To
investigate if adequate preservation of library resources enhances
collection usefulness of those material by university community.
To examine the personnel need for preserving and conserving information materials.
Research Question
Are there needs for preservation and conservation of information materials?
What are the techniques and methods for preserving and conserving of information resources?
Does adequate preservation of library resources enhance collection usefulness of those material by university community?
What are the personnel need for preserving and conserving information materials?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The broad objective of this study is to examine conservative practices of information resources by libraries for enhanced collection usefulness in University libraries in Enugu State. The study adopted the survey descriptive research design and with the aid of convenience sampling method, the researcher purposively selected one hundred and fifty (150) participant for the study. Self- structure questionnaire was issued to the respondent of which one hundred forty-one (141) was retrieved and valid ... Continue reading---
