CHALLENGES IN THE PROVISION OF REROGRAPHIC SERVICES 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 […]
SCHOOL PROJECT TOPICS BY DEPARTMENT: Library and information science project topics and materials
CHALLENGES OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: EXPERIENCE OF NIGERIA LIBRARIES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In recent years, libraries have witnessed significant changes in recent years. This change, which is brought about by information and communication technologies, has impacted on the mode of providing information services. The traditional methods of information dissemination have given way to electronic means of communication. While the developments and application […]
USERS PATRONAGE IN THE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU LIBRARY
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Library is the back bone of every sound education. Library is regarded as the store house of information and knowledge. Students should be able to use the library to enable them solve their problems. They need to acquire information in order to expand their knowledge and understanding; students should use the library […]
THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF REFERENCE SERVICES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Reference service is one of the essential services of the library. Meaning reference service is the activities, roles, functions and services rendered by the reference librarian constitute reference service. According to Prytherch, (2002) He states that: “reference service deal with the provision of reference work by library staff”. […]
LIBRARY USER EDUCATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study: One of the fundamental laws of the library is that the resources (books and non-book) must be well consulted. The librarian has to acquire and provide access to information stocked in the library. The user is very important in the practice of librarianship, this is the […]
INFORMATION NEEDS AND RESOURCE UTILIZATION BY PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS
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 to human development in Nigeria. Besides poverty, no problem has given Nigeria a more daunting challenge than the present battle with HIV/AIDS. According to Omoniyi (2013), HIV/AIDS […]
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION ON AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 DEFINITION OF INFORMATION Information is referred to anything that you are capable of perceiving, this can include written communication. Speaking communication, photographs, art, music nearly anything that is perceivable. This includes enormous assortment of stimuli, but realizable, everything we come in contact, which is capable of providing and does provides […]
EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Evaluation according to BBC English Dictionary is decision about significant or valuable something is, based on a careful study of its good and bad features. Evaluation of technical services means to appraise or analyze the processes a library material should undergo right from acquisition until the material finally appear […]
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF REFERENCE SERVICES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
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 […]
BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON TAXATION IN NIGERIA
This complication dealt with taxation as a subject, its principles objectives, classes, purpose and effect in any given economy weather. Taxation is a compulsory but non-punitive levy on properties, income of individual and co-operation bodies. The money raised there constitutes part of source of finance for general government expenditure in the economy. It involves transfer […]
BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA POLITICAL SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION Political corruption is not a recent phenomenon that per4vades the Nigerian state. Since the creation of modern public administration in the country, there have been cases of official mosuse of resource for personal enrichment. Nigeria ranked 139th out of 176 countries in Transparency international. The rise of public administration and the discovery of petroleum and […]
TRAINING NEEDS OF LIBRARIANS FOR DIGITAL LIBRARY PROJECTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study University libraries are part of university system. These libraries support the objectives of the university which include teaching, learning and research at high levels. They are the heart of the intellectual life of academic communities basically established to provide information materials of all sorts to back up the […]
THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE.
The article on this topic (the impact of public library services to the people of cross river state) is an extract from literature review of the project material. The complete project work would be made available when you subscribe for the full material. CHAPTER TWO LITERTAURE REVIEW Concept of Public Libraries The concept of public […]
STRATEGIES FOR GENERATING REVENUE FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Information and its effective and proper dissemination is a powerful force to reckon with in any nation. There will be no meaningful development in any nation if proper attention is not paid to libraries. Since researches birth new discoveries and inventions, it is a common place to have […]
IMPACT OF STAFF TRAINING ON LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT
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 organization established, supported and funded by the community, either through local, regional or national […]
THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON NIGERIA’S PUBLIC ACADEMIC LIBRARIES.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION With the invention of Information and Communication Technology, libraries now use various types of technologies to aid the services they render. Everyday new technological advances affect the way information is handled in libraries and information centers. The impacts of new technologies are felt by libraries in every aspect. Computing technology, communication technology […]
UTILIZATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARY RESOURCES BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION A library, according to Jonathan Crowther (2000), is a storehouse of knowledge. It is the repository of information and information source. A library collects, organizes, stores and disseminates information. Thus, it is a resource centre for students, teachers, researchers and others. The library provides answers to specific and general information queries […]
CHALLENGES OF SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF GREY LITERATURE IN NIGERIAN LIBRARIES
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Selection and acquisition are terms used in provision of library materials. Selection is the process of choosing while acquisition is the process of obtaining library materials (Anyanwu, et al, 2006) selection must precede acquisition, what to select depends on the type of library since the library […]
CHALLENGES OF SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF GREY LITERATURE
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Selection and acquisition are terms used in provision of library materials. Selection is the process of choosing while acquisition is the process of obtaining library materials (Anyanwu, et al, 2006) selection must precede acquisition, what to select depends on the type of library since the library […]
FUNDING OF NIGERIAN MEDICAL LIBRARIES
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Library in a medical institution by definition is a special library. It serves a particular interest group or population who are involved in the field of Medicare. A special library can be seen as one that include references and research libraries assembled and maintained by and for the use […]
IMPACT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION IN SPECIAL LIBRARIES
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 revolutionaries the media and its modes of computing, storing and communicating information. The changes in the collection and distribution of information have affected society in many […]
THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES BY LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS IN DELTA STATE
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 quality and quantity of information compelled libraries […]
THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES BY LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS
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 quality and quantity of information compelled libraries […]
BIBLIOGRAPHIC COMPILATION ON CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA 2010 – 2013
ABSTRACT The ultimate aim of government worldwide is to achieve sustainable improvement in he quality of life its citizenry. Therefore, nation state no matter their size or developmental status strive to achieve some level of consistency in development planning and good governance. However, achieving the goals of governance requires that deliberate plan of action be […]
COMPILATION OF BIBILIOGRAPHY ON POULTRY IN NIGERIA 2010 – 2015
ABSTRACT Ninety six-day-old broiler chicks were used in a 4-weeks feding trail to determine the protein quality of processed melon seed as a component of briiler chick diet. The protein quality was assessed using blood associated parameters including Haemogiobin indices and selected serum enzymes. The processed melon seed meals were raw melon seed meal (RMM), […]
PRESERVATION OF ARCHIVAL MATERIALS IN NATIONAL ARCHIVES
ABSTRACT Preservation of Archival materials is very important and very essential for prolonging of information and knowledge form one generation to another. This study discusses the methods of preserving Archival materials. The work is arranged in chapters for easy understanding. The chapters contained in this work are form one to five. The work does not […]
PRESERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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 of library states that “library […]
UTILIZATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARY RESOURCES BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT The research is concerned with the study of the utilization of school library resources by secondary school students of Christ the King College and Denis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha. The study was carried out based on some objectives. These include period students’ visit the library, purpose for students; use of the library, available resources […]
CHALLENGES OF SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF GREY LITERATURE IN LIBRARIES
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 with most librarians […]
FUNDING OF MEDICAL LIBRARIES
ABSTRACT Libraries help to institution to achieve their goals and the fulfillment of the enormous task is depend on the adequate funding of the libraries to ensure the realization of the goals and objectives of the libraries. In fact, the issue of funding medical libraries has been a typical for virtually everyone engages in the […]
IMPACT OF INTERNET ON POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
ABSTARCT On the impact on the internet on postgraduate research: it is a HND project research carried out in requirement for the award of higher national diploma (HND) in library and information science. The project is made up of five (5) chapters. Chapter one which is all about introduction to the value of internet background […]
AVAILABILITY AND USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES IN TRAINING LIBRARIES BY STUDENTS
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 […]
RECORD MANAGEMENT OF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL
ABSTRACT This work is aimed at identifying the records management of Archival materials. The purpose of this work is designed to identify the various records management of Archival materials in the management of the Imo State Archives Owerri and to find out the causes of records deterioration and its solution. The data used for the […]
LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SECURITY CHALLENGES
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 used. The findings […]
INFORMATION NEEDS AND INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION The researcher would want to begin this work with a survey of the importance of information in daily living. Since the down of history, man had generally requires information for his day to living information is required in decision and in other aspects of life. To function and be […]
ROLE OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACADEMIC LIBRARY
ABSTRACT This research work is aimed at finding out the role of library committee in the development of an academic library: a case study of Imo state university. The benefits problems and reasons for the development of the committee are discussed. Questionnaires are sent to Imsu library and were collected back which the major instrument […]
ROLE OF MUSEUM IN THE PRESERVATION OF KNOWLEDGE
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 […]
PUBLISHING PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES
ABSTRACT This research project is aimed at estimating the quality of publishing houses in Nigeria. Relevant literatures were reviewed in determine the state of art on the topic. Various findings / conclusions were drawn based on the data collected using appropriate data gathering instruments and the analysis of such data as shown in the research […]
SELECTION AND ACUISITION OF LEGAL MATERIALS
ABSTRACT This research work examined the selection and acquisition of legal materials with Imo State Judiciary library as a case study. It use a survey research method with questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. Conclusions and recommendations were made based on the findings of the study. The findings confined the existence of legal materials […]
SHELVING OF LIBRARY MATERIAL IN COLLEGE LIBRARIES
ABSTRACT This research work examined shelving of library materials in college libraries with Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo and FECOLART as comparative study. Data was collected through a combination of questionnaire and documentary sources. The questionnaire, which was the major instrument for data collection, was designed to elicit information relevant to the research questions and objectives. […]
SURVEY OF PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT This research study aims at identifying the presentation and conservation of Local history collections in Nigeria, a case study of National War Museum, Umuahia, Abia State. In the process of carry out this research, the researcher identifies the problems/constrain, methods/techniques adopted, the classes of artifacts kept and also proffer solutions to the effective procedures […]
SURVEY OF THE USE OF BOOKS FOR BIBLIOTHERAPY BY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS
ABSTRACT The importance of bibliotherapy in survey use of book for library and information science student cannot be emphasized. So the purpose of this study is to find out what bibliotherapy is all about and the extent student at library and information science is making use of it. In this study the main findings includes […]
SURVEY OF MOTIVATION IN GOVERNMENT LIBRARIES
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. The findings were presented […]
UTILIZATION OF INTERNET FACILITIES BY LAW STUDENTS
ABSTRACT This study was set out to know how law students of IMSU and ABSU utilized internet facilities. The survey method was used for data collection, population of study, instrument for data collection including questionnaires. The data collected has been presented by the use of distribution table and percentages. The study also revealed into specific […]
USE OF MOBILE PHONES BY PHARMACY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES
ABSTRACT This work is on use of mobile phones by pharmacy students in Nigeria universities with pharmacy department University of Benin as a case study. The process of data collection for study was guided by the five objectives formulated for the study. The objectives are to find out whether pharmacy department university of Benin student […]
AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION
ABSTRACT The research was designed to investigate the availability and accessibility of information resources of federal polytechnic nekede students. The library promoter’s economic and social growth of the student daily needs to be more appreciated in our society. The available resources of the library emanate from direct purchase, gift, inter library organize the information material […]
AUTOMATION OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, CHALLENGES AND GAINS
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) questionnaires […]
WAYS FOR GENERATING ADDITIONAL INCOME IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
ABSTRACT The ways of generating additional income in academic library is the pivot on which all academic activities revalue in an academic environment. Libraries help the institutions to achieve their stated goals and the fulfillment of this enormous task is dependent on the adequate income of libraries to ensure the realization of the goals and […]
IMPORTANCE OF INTERNET TO STUDENTS OF ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
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 of internet […]
ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT OF SERIAL IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
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 acquisition of serials and […]
USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA
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 academic libraries particular interest […]
PROBLEMS OF ACQUISITION OF MATERIAL AND SERVICES TO USERS IN SPECIAL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT This is a research on problems of acquisition of materials and services to users in special libraries in Nigeria. A case study of Imo State House of Assembly. Questionnaires were used in getting the relevant information needed for the research. The responses from the questionnaires were analyzed to arrive at conclusion. The study revealed […]
STUDY OF THE PROBLEMS OF PRIVATE LIBRARIES IN NIGERIAN
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 show that the problems […]
ROLE OF ICT IN THE OF REFERENCE SERVICES TO LIBRARY USERS IN NIGERIA
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 […]
STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN THE ACADEMIC LIBRARY IN NIGERIA
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 […]
WAYS OF IMPROVING THE USE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
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 […]
STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF COLLEGE LIBRARY RESOURCES
ABSTRACT The study is on strategies for effective management of college library resources. The study is broken down under the following concepts college library resources, feature of college libraries, strategies for library resources management in college library and sustainable approach to library resources-management in college libraries. The process of data collection of the study was […]
ROLE OF ICT IN THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS ACADEMIC RECORD
ABSTRACT The research work is on the role of information communication technology in student’s academic record. The sample of study consist of 45 respondents selected through purposive sample the following research question were answered, what are the function of ICT in student’s academic record, what are the component of ICT, what are the proper ways […]
PROBLEMS OF SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF LEGAL MATERIALS
ABSTRACT This research work examined the “PROBLEM OF SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF LEGAL MATERIALS BY LAR LIBRARIES IN NIBGERIA. With Imo state Judiciary library as a case study. It uses a survey research method with questionnaire as the instrument for data collection, conclusion and recommendations were made based on the findings of the study. The […]
PROBLEMS OF BOOK ACQUISITION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
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 […]
BOOK ACQUISITION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES SOURCES AND METHODS
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 their […]
PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY To understand the meaning and scope of preservation and conservation of library materials in public library, the definition of public library in digital age becomes relevant. That is for discussion to be intelligible; it must start with definition of terms. Therefore, library has defined by many […]
SECURITY PROBLEMS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES OF HIGHER INSTITUTION OF LEARNING
ABSTRACT This study concerned the security problems that confronted academic libraries in Imo state University library, research questions for the study were constructed. The description survey method was used on the total of 50 staff, this 50 staff were made up from the Imo state University libraries. The sample and sampling techniques was done in […]
EFFECTS OF POOR FUNDING OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA
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 […]
STRATEGIES FOR COMBATING BOOK THEFT AND VANDALISM IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
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 importance […]
DESIGN OF LIBRARY AUTOMATION AND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
ABSTRACT The library automation is currently developing, as the society becomes more dependent on Technology to store and obtain information quickly and effectively there has been increasing concern on how easy access can be made to books for research, or having unhindered access to stored information about research mark or knowledge. The internet in its […]
IMPACT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN JOHN HARRIS LIBRARY IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of study Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. It is similar to Information Technology (IT), but focuses primarily on communication technologies. This includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums. In the past few decades, information and communication technologies have provided society […]
DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT This project is on the development of public libraries in Nigeria with reference to the Imo Central Library, Owerri. Chapter one of this work traces the history of public Library development in Imo State starting from the days of the eastern Nigeria Library Board which serried as a platform for the establishment of the […]
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
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 […]
THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF REFERENCE SERVICES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
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 CLASSIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT BY TECHNICAL LIBRARIANS
ABSTRACT The major purpose of this work was to investigation classification and knowledge development by technical librarians in academic libraries in Anambra State it was also directed to find out the factors militating against effective knowledge development in academic libraries, survey design was considered most appropriate and was adopted. The population of the study was […]
ADOPTION OF CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY FOR LIBRARY SERVICES IN THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA LIBRARY
Abstract The study investigated the adoption of cloud computing technology for library services in NOUN Library. Issues related to the existing computer network available in NOUN library such as LAN, WAN, the rationale for the adoption of cloud computing in NOUN library, information services provided in NOUN library such as building digital library, searching library […]
AN ANALYSIS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH LIBRARY SERVICES IN STATE PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT The school library is an important organ of the educational system, and without it no profitable or rewarding educational programme can go on in the school environment because all the academic activities depend on the school library and its facilities. It is a place where the collections of information materials that are acquired, organized, […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICE PROVISION OF STAFF SCHOOL LIBRARIES
ABSTRACT The study investigated the information resources and services of staff school libraries in Niger state. The general objective of the study is to assess the information resources and services of staff school libraries in Niger State. Survey method was adopted for the research; the choice of this method is based on the fact that […]
ASSESSMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN SELECTED LIBRARY SCHOOLS
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 Nigeria. Six research questions were formulated and […]
AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTRE LIBRARIES
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 challenge as an inability to perform some or all the task of daily life, or a medically diagnosed condition […]
EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
ABSTRACT University libraries are libraries established in universities to promote scholarship and research in various fields of learning. University library as Yusuf and Iwu (2010) put it are the nerve centres or the hubs around which scholarship revolves in the university environment. They are established with the obligation of providing bibliographic or information services that […]
EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE OF USE OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN PROMOTING READING CULTURE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
CHAPTER 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 1.6 Scope and limitation of the study 1.7 Definition of terms 1.8 Organization of the study CHAPETR TWO 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW CHAPETR THREE 3.0 Research methodology 3.1 sources of data collection 3.3 Population of the study 3.4 Sampling and […]
EXTENT OF INTEGRATION OF ICT IN PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES
ABSTRACT This study looks at the extent of integration of information and communication technology to public library services in Onitsha, Nnewi and Abagana divisional state library, Anambra state. The study sought to find out the various ICT facilities available in Anambra State public libraries, determine the extent to which ICTs are integrated into various public […]
IDENTIFYING APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY FOR THE CONTINUED PROGRESS OF LIBRARY STUDIES AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
ABSTRACT In this study the writer looked at identifying approaches and methodology for the continued progress of library studies and information management in the school of library and information science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The objective of the study was to identify the necessary skills, approach, methodology and barriers to acquiring skills necessary for the […]
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND LIBRARY 2.0 AS A GATEWAY TO INFORMATION ACCESS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
ABSTRACT This study looks at the influence of social networking sites and library 2.0 as a gateway to information access and knowledge sharing in Prof. Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. The study sought to determine the various social networking sites available at PFAN library website, the extent of use of library 2.0 […]
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND LIBRARY 2.0 AS A GATEWAY TO INFORMATION ACCESS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN PROF. FESTUS AGHAGBONWAKO LIBRARY
ABSTRACT This study looks at the influence of social networking sites and library 2.0 as a gateway to information access and knowledge sharing in Prof. Festus AghagboNwako Library, NnamdiAzikwe University, Awka. The study sought to determine the various social networking sites available at PFAN library website, the extent of use of library 2.0 tools in […]
MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH LIBRARY SERVICES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT The school library is an important organ of the educational system, and without it no profitable or rewarding educational programme can go on in the school environment because all the academic activities depend on the school library and its facilities. It is a place where the collections of information materials that are acquired, organized, […]
THE EXTENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) INTEGRATION IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CHAPTER ONE Background to the Study The importance of information for the development of any nation can never be over emphasized. This is because the amount of information possessed by any society or nation determines the level of development in that nation and libraries are social institutions that ensures that the members of a society […]
THE LEVEL OF INFORMATION OVERLOAD AND ANXIETY AMONG UNDERGRADUATES
ABSTRACT This study looks at the level of information overload and information Anxiety among undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The study sought to find out the major causes of information overload and anxiety and possible strategies to control them. The research was guided by four research questions and descriptive survey was used as the […]
UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT GENERATION SYSTEM
Background of Study The emergence of electronic-data (e-data) processing system is an answer to the dire need for tools and alternative ways to improve man’s well-being and activities as a whole. It has relieved workers of the stressful routine of collecting, organizing and managing data. According toNmajuet al (2013), apart from teaching and researching which are the […]
EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES IN ABIA STATE CENTRAL LIBRARY BOARD
ABSTRACT This study is on the Evaluation of Technical Services in Abia State Central Library Board, Umuahia. The study is divided into five (5) chapters. Chapter 1: It deals with the introduction/background of study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, scope of the study, significance of the study, definition of terms. Chapter 2: […]
STOCK ACQUISITION IN LIBRARY
ABSTRACT This research work deals with stock acquisition with a reference to Alex Ekwueme Library, Federal polytechnic, Oko. Acquisition is a means by which books and non book materials are collected in a library. The librarian glossary (2001) defined acquisition as a process of acquiring or the department concerned with acquiring for the library. In […]
USERS PATRONAGE
ABSTRACT This work is the study of the user’s patronage in the institute of Management and Technology Enugu library. The research focus on the clientele use of the library. The research high-light the problems encounter by the library and solution to those problems. To achieve this study, research method was used, and also questionnaires where […]
THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES
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 […]
A BIBLIOGRAPHIC SURVEY ON TYPES OF LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION The Roget’s the saurus has listed the following as related to library. 1. Book depository 2. Information center 3. Country library 4. Lending library 5. National library 6. Circuiting library 7. Municipal library 8. Public library 9. Special library 10. Rental library 11. Private library 12. Learning center 13. State library LIBRARY: is define as the collection of written printed or other graphic or visual material organized and […]
DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY IN NIGERIA WITH REFERENCE
ABSTRACT This project is on the development of public libraries in Nigeria with reference to the Imo Central Library, Owerri. Chapter one of this work traces the history of public Library development in Imo State starting from the days of the eastern Nigeria Library Board which serried as a platform for the establishment of the Imo […]
BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA POLITICAL SYSTEM (2009-2013)
PREFACE/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Political party corruption in Nigeria is reportedly word spread and surveys indicate that it is very hard to do business in Nigeria without having to –pay facilitation payment to public officials. Companies should write that property rights, contracts and commercial dispute can be difficult to enforce and settle in Nigeria inefficiency and under-staffing. Tax […]
BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON MASS MEDIA (2010-2013)
ABSTRACT This study is an attempt to discuss relevance of gift and exchange. This research was designed to examine the operation of the survey of gift and exchange library University of Nigeria in Lagos State. A combination of interview and observation techniques have been adopted in the data collection in carrying out this research efforts […]
BIBLIOGRAPHIC SURVEY ON ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF POLYTECHNIC (ASUP) STRIKE IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION Down through the ages, education has always been at the force front of human existence, which entails that without education in this 21st century, its really going to be hard for the youths to make through for a better future. According to Longman dictionary “ education” can be define as the process of teaching and […]
COMPILATION OF BIBLIOGRAPHY ON ABORTION IN NIGERIA (2009-2012)
INTRODUCTION Abortion is the removal or explusion of an anbryo or foetus from the uterus, resulting or causing its death. This can be spontaneously as miscarriage or other meals. “Abortion” can refer to an induced procedure at any point during human pregnancy. It is sometimes medically defined as either miscarriage or induced termination before the […]
COMPILATION ON BIBLIOGRAPHIC ABSTRACT AND INDEX BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON TAXATION IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION This complication dealt with taxation as a subject, its principles objectives, classes, purpose and effect in any given economy weather. Taxation is a compulsory but non-punitive levy on properties, income of individual and co-operation bodies. The money raised there constitutes part of source of finance for general government expenditure in the economy. It involves […]
EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES IN CENTRAL LIBRARY BOARD
ABSTRACT This study is on the Evaluation of Technical Services in Abia State Central Library Board, Umuahia. The study is divided into five (5) chapters. Chapter 1: It deals with the introduction/background of study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, scope of the study, significance of the study, definition of terms. Chapter 2: […]
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL METHODS
ABSTRACT This study aims at finding the information retrieval system is basically a system that stores records in a file for data relevant to each request. The purpose of such system is to help access and use of knowledge which has been recorded. This study on information retrieval methods: A case study of Onitsha divisional […]
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
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 print or non-print format. It is therefore pertinent to know how this information can be retrieved and disseminated for […]