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The Classification And Knowledge Development By Technical Librarians In Academic Libraries
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1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
In line with
the statement of the problems and in chronological with the purpose of
this research work; the following (4) research questions were posed by
the researcher which will guide this field research work.
1)
What are the factors affecting effective classification and knowledge
development academic libraries in Anambra State?
2) To what
extent could there be solution to the problems militating against
effective classification in Academic libraries?
3) To what extent does government of Anambra State enhance adequate library buildings in Academic environments?
4) To what extent do masses access and utilize the information in academic libraries in the state?
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This
research work is focused on classification and knowledge development by
technical libraries in Academic libraries in Anambra State. It covers
the problems affecting effective classification and knowledge in
Academic libraries. It also touches the solutions to the problems and
the strategy designed through ensuring government and provide effective
and active participation in Academic libraries buildings in the state.
1.7 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
In the course of this study the researcher encounters many impediments and challenges as follows: -
TIME
CONSTRAINTS: Time constraint is one of the major factor that limits
this course of study mean while, the researcher faced many activities
coupled with her course of study.
FINANCIAL CONSTRAINT: The
researcher of a student was financially constraint in the sense that she
found it difficult to travel round Anambra State from week to week.
NON-CHALLANT ATTITUDE: of the respondents towards the questionnaires was also one of the factors that limited the researcher.
Some
wrong information and fear of giving information among the respondents
was also a difficult factor in achieving this research work target.
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
1.
CLASSIFICATION: Is a systematic arrangement of things, people, animals,
books in groups or categories according to established criteria.
2.
KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT: Is the process of capturing, developing, sharing
and effectively using organizational knowledge. It refers to a multi
disciplined approach to achieving organizational objectives by making
the best use of knowledge.
3. TECHNICAL LIBRARIES: These are
the people that specialize in selecting, acquiring, processing,
organizing, and preserving library materials.
4. ACADEMIC
LIBRARY: Is a library attached to a higher institution which service (2)
two contemporary purposes to support school curriculum and support the
research work of the students and lecturers.
5. DDC: Dewey Decimal Classification.
6. LC: Library of congress classification.
7. ICT: Information and Communication Technology.
8. IFLA: International Federal of Library Association.
9. ALA: American Library Association
10. AACR: Anglo American Cataloguing Rule.
11. OPAC: Online Public Access Catalogue.
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