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Book Acquisition In Academic Libraries Sources And Methods
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1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Sources
and method acquisition of library materials are very essential in
ensuring that users obtain the relevant materials they need. It is
unfortunate that at times of the lecturer and students are not involved
in the acquisition of library materials with the result that books that
are not relevant to the needs of the users are selected/ acquired in the
library.
Also some libraries choose to acquire materials through
book stores/retailers there by risking the originality of such materials
which might be pirated materials in most cases the management of
institution single handedly select and acquire library materials which
sometimes might not be a quality materials.
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The objectives of this study are as follow
1. To find the sources/method of acquisition in academic libraries
2. To describe/Explain the meaning of selection and acquisition
3. To identify the tools for selection and acquisition of library materials
4. to find out factors that hinder selection and acquisition f library materials.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIUON
1. What is the meaning of selection and acquisition of library materials?
2. What are the sources and method of acquisition of materials in academic libraries?
3. What is the type of materials selected/acquired for the library users?
4. Who are involved in selection/acquisition of library materials?
5. What are the criteria’s for selection and acquisition of library materials in academic libraries?
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
significance of the study is well stated by Anyanwu Amadi and Zander
(2006) when the said that the purpose of any scholarly institution
library codification is through selection and acquisition of library
materials, in order to satisfy the needs of it clientele.
According
to Nwalo (2003) he explained that there should be a specified type and
range of items to be selected and acquired, their sources and method of
acquisition, in other to reflect the objective of the parents
institution. Thus the study is of a high, through its emphasis on the
methods and sources of acquisition of library material in academic
library. To a large extent the significance of the study is enormous in
view that, the findings and recommendations from this study will
facilitate in solving the libraries problem.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. SELECTION: This is the act of choosing it materials to be acquired form a list publication.
2.
ACADEMIC LIBRARY: They are those libraries attached to institutions of
higher learning e.g. universities, polytechnics colleges of education
etc. it is established, maintained and administered by the institution
if higher learning with the support of its parent institution.
3.
ACQUISITION: Is the art of bringing physical materials into the library
either through purchase, gifts, inter-loan or exchange or through
deposits. It can also be seen as the gaining of something for oneself or
others.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]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 library involves in acquisition of library materials. Chapter two reviews what the topic is talking about. Chapter three deals with the methods adopted i ... Continue reading---
