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Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behavior Of Arts And Humanities Teachers: A Survey Of The University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Muhammad Tahir, Khalid Mahmood, Farzana Shafique Dec 2008

Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behavior Of Arts And Humanities Teachers: A Survey Of The University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Muhammad Tahir, Khalid Mahmood, Farzana Shafique

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This study explores the information needs and information-seeking behavior of humanities faculty members of the University of the Punjab, Lahore . It investigates the methods and sources used to acquire information, the importance of various information resources for their teaching and research activities, their preferred formats, the purpose of their information-seeking and problems faced. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to get a response from the targeted population which consisted of 90 teaching and research staff of humanities departments. The response rate was 69 percent. The study reveals that most of the humanities faculty members rely heavily upon books and experts …

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Overlap In Web Search Results: A Study Of Five Search Engines, Rafiq Ahmad Rather, Fayaz Ahmad Lone, Gulam Jeelani Shah Dec 2008

Overlap In Web Search Results: A Study Of Five Search Engines, Rafiq Ahmad Rather, Fayaz Ahmad Lone, Gulam Jeelani Shah

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This paper presents the results of an empirical investigation that measured the degree of overlap between the results retrieved through Google, Altavista, Hotbot, Scirus, and Bioweb using twenty queries in biotechnology. Among the selected search engines, Hotbot had the most overlap (followed by Google) with other search engines except Bioweb. Compound and complex queries produced more overlap than simple queries.

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Minority Degree College Libraries In Andhra Pradesh: A Study With Special Reference To Naac Standards, Syamalamba Rani Dec 2008

Minority Degree College Libraries In Andhra Pradesh: A Study With Special Reference To Naac Standards, Syamalamba Rani

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This study reviews the development of college education and library management at Degree Colleges of the minority-communities in India and Andhra Pradesh. A survey included physical conditions, administrative procedures, human resources management and workforce availability, the quality and variety of services offered, verified whether NAAC library standards are being followed, and studied the extent of computer use or phases of computerization; availability of systems, and type of software being used.

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The State Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Nigerian University Libraries: The Experience Of Ibrahim Babangida Library, Federal University Of Technology, Yola, Benki S.H. Womboh, Tukur Abba Dec 2008

The State Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Nigerian University Libraries: The Experience Of Ibrahim Babangida Library, Federal University Of Technology, Yola, Benki S.H. Womboh, Tukur Abba

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This paper gives an overview of the state of the ICT in Nigerian university libraries and traces the development and management of ICT facilities in the Federal University of Technology of Technology Yola library. Some problems militating against proper functioning of such facilities are highlighted and suggestion for possible solutions proffered.

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Library Education In Bangladesh: Strengths, Problems, And Suggestions, A.I.M. Jakaria Rahman, Momena Khatun, Dr. Mohammed Mezbah-Ul-Islam Dec 2008

Library Education In Bangladesh: Strengths, Problems, And Suggestions, A.I.M. Jakaria Rahman, Momena Khatun, Dr. Mohammed Mezbah-Ul-Islam

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This article examines the historical development and current trends of library education system in Bangladesh, identifies educational institutions involved, and determines the strength of current l

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Citation Analysis Of Theses In Library And Information Science Submitted To University Of Pune: A Pilot Study, R.V. Chikate, S.K. Patil Dec 2008

Citation Analysis Of Theses In Library And Information Science Submitted To University Of Pune: A Pilot Study, R.V. Chikate, S.K. Patil

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This is a bibliometric study that used 27 LIS dissertations with a total of 6,257 citations. Most citations are from periodicals (42.2%), mostly from US and Indian journals. Nearly half of the citations recorded are from journal articles: 2,639 (42.2%) Nearly three quarters of the journal articles were from LIS journals, with the remainder from 33 other subject areas. College and Research Libraries is the most cited journal, followed by Scientometrics. Most of the citations are from 55 journals out of the total number.

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Library And Information Support For New Partnership For Africa 'S Development (Nepad), Christopher Nkiko, Felicia O. Yusuf Dec 2008

Library And Information Support For New Partnership For Africa 'S Development (Nepad), Christopher Nkiko, Felicia O. Yusuf

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New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was created in October 2001 as an way of helping Africa extricate itself from the malaise of underdevelopment and exclusion in a globalizing world. Its major objectives include: eradication of poverty, promotion of accelerated growth and sustainable development, halting the marginalization of Africa in the globalizing process, and the empowerment of women. The paper examines preconditions for its success and the specific roles expected of libraries and information centres. Such roles include; popularizing the initiative, providing continental information database, human development, eradication of diseases and poverty through information, information brokerage and environmental scanning, partnering …

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Faculty Opinion As Collection Evaluation Method: A Case Study Of Redeemer's University Library, Osagie Oseghale Dec 2008

Faculty Opinion As Collection Evaluation Method: A Case Study Of Redeemer's University Library, Osagie Oseghale

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Library users judge the quality of a collection by the extent to which it can meet their teaching, learning, and research requirements. University faculty must have a library collection that meets their curricular and accreditation needs. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 70 academic staff who participated in the study. Findings revealed that most respondents find useful material in the library occasionally, but that the collection needs to be strengthened in particular subject areas and in print serials. Faculty judgments about the library might become even more critical in an environment where they do not have any means …

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Faculty Use Of A Cybercafé For Internet Access, Akobundu Dike Ugah, Victoria Okafor Nov 2008

Faculty Use Of A Cybercafé For Internet Access, Akobundu Dike Ugah, Victoria Okafor

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The University has a cybercafé that provides Internet services to the members of the university community and their neighbors. This study analyzed the use of the Internet facilities by faculty members. Of the 224 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 120 were completed and returned. Result showed that more than half of the respondents acquired their Internet skills through self study/instruction and more than one-third ) rated their Internet skill as average. One fifthuse the Internet daily, while only 10 percent spend 10-20 hours per week on the Internet. Only 30 percent use the Internet facilities on campus and research is …

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Growth And Development Of Scholarly Literature: An Analysis Of Scopus, Mehmood Ul-Ajaz Wani, Sumeer Gul Nov 2008

Growth And Development Of Scholarly Literature: An Analysis Of Scopus, Mehmood Ul-Ajaz Wani, Sumeer Gul

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Researchers require access to a variety of information sources, in order to stay current with developments in their own and related fields, to work collaboratively with others, to critically evaluate and examine the work of others, and to contribute to teaching. This study is assesses the SCOPUS database bibliometrically to explore the growth of scholarly literature.

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Budgeting For Library Technical Services In An Electronic Age, Adetoun A. Oyelude, C.O. Ola Oct 2008

Budgeting For Library Technical Services In An Electronic Age, Adetoun A. Oyelude, C.O. Ola

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Library budgets have serious implications for the smooth operation of services. In an electronic age, technical services become more relevant and it is essential to budget for personnel, equipment, supplies, and maintenance. A large number of academic, research, and public libraries in Nigeria were surveyed, and virtually none had a technical services budget. In light of those results, the need for budgeting in libraries and budgeting techniques in technical services are examined. The decentralization and democratization of fiscal management are recommended.

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The Development Of Academic Journals In Institutions Of Higher Learning In Kano State, Nigeria, Ahmed Mohammed Oct 2008

The Development Of Academic Journals In Institutions Of Higher Learning In Kano State, Nigeria, Ahmed Mohammed

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Academic journals are one of the primary media through which new knowledge is disseminated. This article reports on research that studied the academic journals in fifteen institutions of higher learning in the Kano state of Nigeria. The study revealed that five of the institutions produce academic journals, and that a total of 37 academic journals exist in institutions studied, including both active and ceased titles. The study further identifies problems associated with journals and measures to address the problems.

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The Importance And Influence Of Philosophical Thinking For Librarians, Nazli Alkan Oct 2008

The Importance And Influence Of Philosophical Thinking For Librarians, Nazli Alkan

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Nazli Alkan The Importance and Influence of Philosophical Thinking for Librarians (html) PDF September 2008 This paper explores the importance and influence of the adoption of philosophical thinking by today's librarians and to encourage them in such thinking. The principal findings of the paper include the following: that the librarian's philosophical thinking is a process through which something is systematically and critically questioned in the framework of the library, the librarian and the profession of librarianship; related meanings, values and purposes are identified; and a meaningful judgement is reached. Although there are some librarians today who are engaged in intellectual …

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Counting More Than The Gate: Developing Building Use Statistics To Create Better Facilities For Today's Academic Library Users, Daniel S. Dotson, Joshua B. Garris Oct 2008

Counting More Than The Gate: Developing Building Use Statistics To Create Better Facilities For Today's Academic Library Users, Daniel S. Dotson, Joshua B. Garris

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What areas and types of seating do users of academic libraries use? These authors contend that using sampling methods to conduct building-wide surveys can provide better data for more substantial analysis of user trends in order to more accurately respond to patron needs.

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Use Of The Internet And Electronic Resources For Dental Science Information: A Case Study, Rajeev Manhas Oct 2008

Use Of The Internet And Electronic Resources For Dental Science Information: A Case Study, Rajeev Manhas

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A study was undertaken to assess dentists' attitude towards the Internet and electronic resources. A questionnaire was distributed among the dental teachers and students of ten dental colleges and hospitals of Punjab State of India to find out the use of Internet services and electronic resources. The colleges under study are affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, India. The responses were gathered from 171 dental teachers and students (75 teachers, 96 students). The findings of the survey include that a majority of the dental teachers and students (73.7%) under study have their own personal computers or laptops; …

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Serials Processing Activities In Southern Nigerian University Libraries, Benson E. Edoka, Chinwe V. Anunobi Sep 2008

Serials Processing Activities In Southern Nigerian University Libraries, Benson E. Edoka, Chinwe V. Anunobi

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A survey was conducted in the thirteen federal university libraries in southern Nigeria to determine serials processing activities and the problems which hinder effective serials processing. A questionnaire was distributed to 65 purposively selected serials staff from the libraries. Forty-eight (82.75%) of the returned questionnaires were found usable. The average of 50% and 2.5 were taken as positive bench-mark for dichotomous and Likert point scale items on the instrument respectively. The result shows that serials processing activities in southern Nigerian federal universities libraries include collation, stamping, recording, cataloguing, classification, and stock taking.Processing activities differ significantly among the libraries in the …

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Computer And Internet Use By Health Care Professionals In A Rural Medical College In India, Mayank Jasvantray Trivedi, Anuradha Joshi Aug 2008

Computer And Internet Use By Health Care Professionals In A Rural Medical College In India, Mayank Jasvantray Trivedi, Anuradha Joshi

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A study was conducted at Pramukhswami Medical College in Karamsad, India, to assess the use of computers and the Internet by health care professionals, in order to gain more information about information-seeking behavior. Results of a questionnaire that was completed by 194 respondents frequent Internet use by nearly all. Respondents use the Internet most often to seek teaching and patient care information. While most respondents reported adequate or good computer skills, few had formal training. It is recommended that the library take advantage of the opportunity to provide an information literacy program and further information about useful web sources.

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Applying Game Theory In Libraries: Review And Preview, Ying Zhong, Aaron Hegde Aug 2008

Applying Game Theory In Libraries: Review And Preview, Ying Zhong, Aaron Hegde

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The paradigm of game theory and its application have aroused increasing interest among researchers in multidisciplinary settings. An information society involves more opportunities and uncertainties; therefore, game theory is expected more often than ever to provide insights into different types of issues of decision-making in economics, management, political science, psychology, and philosophy. A library and its administration, as an important market player in an information society, should have a better understanding about the nature of games and strategies as well. This article starts with a brief introduction to game theory, reviews selected literature, and emphasizes the application of game theory …

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Marketing First Impressions: Academic Libraries Creating Partnerships And Connections At New Student Orientations, James G. Rhoades Jr., Arianne Hartsell Aug 2008

Marketing First Impressions: Academic Libraries Creating Partnerships And Connections At New Student Orientations, James G. Rhoades Jr., Arianne Hartsell

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Academic libraries look for successful marketing strategies to promote positive perceptions among students. To do this, librarians need to find venues and partnerships outside the library. Florida State University Libraries discovered that participating in new student orientation networking sessions creates opportunities to generate lasting first impressions among incoming freshmen and their families. After analyzing three years of successive student and family evaluations, which measured presentation rankings and attendance, the library was able to determine the utility and effectiveness of participating in the orientation program. Related literature and an analysis of the evaluations both indicate that universities and students benefit when …

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A Study Of The Use Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Tools By Librarians, S. Dhanavandan, Dr. S. Mohammed Esmail, Dr. V. Mani Aug 2008

A Study Of The Use Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Tools By Librarians, S. Dhanavandan, Dr. S. Mohammed Esmail, Dr. V. Mani

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The world is undergoing a transition from a paper to a digital economy. It is essential for libraries in countries in the developing world to take part in this changing scene. Developing countries are being encouraged to invest in their national information infrastructure so that they can participate in knowledge-based development. Advances have brought many changes in libraries. Information and communication technology (ICT) has provided libraries with new opportunities to improve their resources and services. This study looks at the use of ICT tools by a population of library professionals in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, exploring the use …

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Students' Perception Of The Impact Of User Education On The Use Of Reference Resources: An Iranian Experience, Mahdi Mohammadi, Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam, Mehri Ezadi Yeganeh Aug 2008

Students' Perception Of The Impact Of User Education On The Use Of Reference Resources: An Iranian Experience, Mahdi Mohammadi, Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam, Mehri Ezadi Yeganeh

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This research examines students' familiarity with reference resources as well as the necessity of providing user education based on students' point of view. A sample of 351 students were given a questionnaire of 22 questions. Findings show that students find user education necessary and beneficial, and that students would like to see expert and professional librarians in the reference department.

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Issues Of Book Acquisition In University Libraries: A Case Study Of Pakistan, Kanwal Ameen Jul 2008

Issues Of Book Acquisition In University Libraries: A Case Study Of Pakistan, Kanwal Ameen

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This mixed methods study used a survey and interviews to explore acquisitions issues in university libraries in Pakistan. The study found that most respondents were still relying on local sources of material and that the emergence of a digital paradigm had not yet had a pervasive effect. While some libraries are purchasing online, most libraries are still having problems acquiring relevant material quickly, especially from foreign sources.

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“Books Of The Hour”And “Books Of All Time”: Booklists In The Evolving Library, Sarah Naper, Stephanie Wiegand Jul 2008

“Books Of The Hour”And “Books Of All Time”: Booklists In The Evolving Library, Sarah Naper, Stephanie Wiegand

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Booklists provide a means of connecting readers with books that best meet their needs. The authors provide an overview of types of booklists and of the relationship between readers and booklists, as well as identifying uses of booklists for librarians. These include use as a collection development tool, for weeding assistance, and to promote library materials. The role of booklists in the interactive environment of Web 2.0 is explored. The article concludes with a discussion of possible concerns that arise from reliance on booklists.

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The Information Needs Of Faculty Members In A Nigerian Private University: A Self-Study, Chuma Opara Nnadozie, Chizoba Doris Nnadozie Jul 2008

The Information Needs Of Faculty Members In A Nigerian Private University: A Self-Study, Chuma Opara Nnadozie, Chizoba Doris Nnadozie

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Nigeria has had private universities only since 1999. This study seeks information on the information needs of faculty in one of those institutions. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 56 randomly-sampled respondents. The findings show that most (53.6%) depend on library books and other publications to support teaching and research. Journals were the most used documentary sources. A lack of current and relevant materials was identified as the primary impediment to information retrieval.

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Motivation And Productivity In The Library, Akobundu Dike Ugah Jul 2008

Motivation And Productivity In The Library, Akobundu Dike Ugah

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Motivation remains an important topic in the literature of organizational management. The author discusses a number of theories of motivation and their application in libraries. Included are content theories such as those of Maslow and Herzberg, and process theories such as Equity and Expectancy.

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Promoting Public Awareness Of Hiv/Aids In Africa: Follow-Up To A Pilot Study, Helen O. Komolafe-Opadeji Jul 2008

Promoting Public Awareness Of Hiv/Aids In Africa: Follow-Up To A Pilot Study, Helen O. Komolafe-Opadeji

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This is a follow-up to a study that looked at reporting on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria in the print media. The pilot study looked at the years 1990-1996 in two major newspapers. The follow-up study looked at 2000-2006 and showed a significantly higher frequency of reporting on the disease. A second part of the study surveyed a small group of senior librarians on their role in disseminating information about HIV/AIDS. Librarians can play a strong role by partnering with government, other organizations and agencies, and with researchers to be both advocates and educators.

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User Education At The Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (Knust) Library: Prospects And Challenges, K. Agyen-Gyasi Jun 2008

User Education At The Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (Knust) Library: Prospects And Challenges, K. Agyen-Gyasi

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This paper examines user education programmes at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) library in Kumasi, Ghana. It focuses on the challenges that the library faces in organizing effective user education for new users in an era of increased student numbers, and discusses how users are introduced to the various resources and services , highlighting existing inadequacies. Appropriate recommendations are made to enhance the programme and reduce the stress on librarians carrying out this important responsibility.

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Hypertextual Library Manifesto Version 1.0, Riccardo Ridi Jun 2008

Hypertextual Library Manifesto Version 1.0, Riccardo Ridi

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Translation by Juliana Mazzocchi with the collaboration of Maria Stella Sagaria and Riccardo Ridi. The Italian version was published as Manifesto per la biblioteca ipertestuale. Versione 1.0, Bibliotime X (2007), n. 3, http://www2.spbo.unibo.it/bibliotime/num-x-3/ridi.htm. This manifesto is a bridge between two texts: The Digital Libraries Manifesto, written by AIB Study group on digital libraries (in AIB-WEB since December 2005 at http://www.aib.it/aib/cg/gbdigd05a-e.htm3),and the author's book La biblioteca come ipertesto (The library as hypertext, published by Editrice Bibliografica in October 2007, contents and abstract available at http://www.bibliografica.it/catalogo/ridi-ipertesto.htm). It presents the 25 Theses and the 5 Laws of the hypertextual library.

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The Creation Of A Multimedia Orientation To The Department Of Library And Information Science, University Of Delhi: A Systems Analysis, M. Madhusudhan, Reetu Verma May 2008

The Creation Of A Multimedia Orientation To The Department Of Library And Information Science, University Of Delhi: A Systems Analysis, M. Madhusudhan, Reetu Verma

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Student orientation programs in university departments play a vital role in communication between the department and its students. This article is an outcome of the study made for designing the multimedia orientation of the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), University of Delhi. Multimedia orientation programmes can inform new and visitigin students and external visitors about the department, faculty, teaching methods, research, library facilities and infrastructure provided by the department in an more efficient and interactive way.

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Availability And Accessibility Of Information Sources And The Use Of Library Services At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Akobundu Dike Ugah May 2008

Availability And Accessibility Of Information Sources And The Use Of Library Services At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Akobundu Dike Ugah

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Using the case study method, the author investigated the availability and accessibility of information sources and the use of library services in the university library, Michael University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. The population was made up of 1,000 registered library users, with a random sample of 200. A response rate of 168 was recorded. The study revealed that information sources in the library are not readily available nor easily accessible and concludes that the independent variables of availability and accessibility have influence on, and a significant relationship with, the use of library services.

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