LIBRARY SCIENCE

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION A modern society is characterized by an increasing need for specialized institutions in various fields of activity for the performance of their day­to­day functions as well as research and consultancy work. These institutions require speedy access to qualitative published information. Library and information services are a key element in libraries since the …

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1         Background to the study This study is on “Information Resource Management in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Abuja”. Information is very complex and difficult, as evident in the various definitions and attributes of the concept. Notwithstanding the fact that information is as old as man, and that it affects and is affected …

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Agriculture remains the mainstay of almost all economies of the sub- Saharan African which Nigeria is not an exception. In Nigeria agriculture had been the most effective and viable sector in revenue generation to the economy before the advent of the oil and gas sector. It is …

INFORMATION SOURCING, ORGANIZATION AND DISSEMINATION BY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORKERS IN BORNO STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Read More »

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1         Background to the Study The traditional library consists of information resources in printed form. Its task has been to collect, process, store and disseminate information for the purpose of reading, teaching and consultation. The information, largely in print form, has been the most widely accepted format for providing information and library services …

MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION TO INFORMATION SERVICE IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN THE NORTHERN STATES OF NIGERIA Read More »

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background to the Study Information is that which is transmitted by the act or process of communication it may be a message, a signal, ora stimuli Olabode(2008). It assumed a response in the receiving organism and therefore poses response potential. Despite the daily growth of information and the problems associated with it …

PROVISION AND USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN LIBRARIES FOR LEGISLATION IN HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY OF NORTH-CENTRAL STATES, NIGERIA Read More »

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY The issue of human resources department in academic libraries has been considered as an indispensable tool in library administration. It has indeed become imperative for every library whether it is academic, special, public or media library to consider human resources development as an issue in library administration and development. …

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ABSTRACT This study explored the sources of additional funding to public libraries in Nigeria with particular reference to the Imo State Library Board, Owerri. The survey design was used while questionnaire was the data collection instrument used. The finding shows that the state government subvention is the major source of funding. The finding also revealed …

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ABSTRACT This research work investigate the relevance of information and communication technologies in academic FUTO Library. The data collection instrument for this work was questionnaire. The research population comprised of the staff of both libraries. The findings revealed the various type of ICT facilities available in both libraries and the level of utilization. The findings …

RELEVANCE OF ICT IN MODERN LIBRARY SETTING OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES Read More »

PROJECT BODY: EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SUPPORT FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS; STRATEGIES FOR EQUALIZING ACCESS TO LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS AND DISTANCE EDUCATION LEARNERS Introduction Library resources and services are important component of any educational experience. The provision of quality library services to those who learn at a distance is undoubtedly one of the most exciting …

EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SUPPORT FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS; STRATEGIES FOR EQUALIZING ACCESS TO LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS AND DISTANCE EDUCATION LEARNERS Read More »