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Problems Of Book Acquisition In Academic Libraries
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1.3 STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS
The
statement of the problems are the issues that make on go into the study
for instance, in the olden days most academic libraries do not acquire
books rather they depend on gifts, but some gifts given to them does not
reflect the need of the institution.
Moreover, most of the staff
employed are not qualified librarians and thereby cannot carryout the
smooth operation of acquisition and classification.
Also, in some cases some acquisition librarians do not consult the entire library committee before acquiring books.
Furthermore, books acquired from abroad take a long time to arrive and at times they are not useful to readers.
This
study is therefore to investigate the methods and sources of boo
acquisition in academic libraries to un-earthen the difficulties.
1.4 SCOPE/LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
coverage of the study is restricted to the academic libraries in Imo
State that is the Imo State University (IMSU). This study limits its
scope only to the acquisition of books in the above mentioned academic
libraries excluding periodicals, magazines, etc. which are not book
materials.
1.5 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The objectives of this study are listed ad follows:
1. To identify the problems affecting acquisition in academic libraries.
2. To find out the factors that are responsible for these problems.
3. To examine the impacts of these problems on the services of the library under study.
4. To suggest solutions to the problems of acquisition in academic libraries.
1.6 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
The following are the research questions:
1. What are the problems affecting acquisition in academic libraries?
2. What are the impacts of these problems on the services of the academic libraries?
3. What are the impacts of these problems on the services of the academic libraries?
4. How can the problems of acquisition can be solved in academic libraries?
1.8 SIGNIICANCE OF THE STUDY
This study is significant for the following reasons.
i. It will highlight the inadequacy of the collection of Nigeria University libraries.
ii. It will enable library users, especially the students and lecturers to beware of these problems.
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It can make the financiers of Nigeria University libraries to
understand the problems that confront these libraries in acquisition.
iv. It will identify how to solve thee acquisition problems.
v. The work will also add to the library science.
1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Book
Acquisition: It is the process of obtaining materials to satisfy the
need of the users. It is carried through purchases, gifts and exchange,
it also building of collection in line with the objectives of the
library.
Academic libraries: These are libraries in the institution
of higher learning which are devoted to academic institution. They
support teaching, learning and research. They include universities,
polytechnics and colleges of educations libraries.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]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 consulted during selection of books to be acquired in their library through the findings it is observed that academic libraries acquires books through purchases gifts, exchange and inter-libra ... Continue reading---
