Abstract: The study investigated information resources and services in academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research method and interview schedule was used to elicit responses. About 316 respondents, representing 10% of a total of 3160 lecturers in the 6 academic institutions in the state were sampled based on proportionate sampling technique. Consequently, 316 copies of questionnaire were administered and 260 were returned and found usable. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data gathered. The results indicated that more of information resources in print format were provided at the expense of those in non-print. Conventional services such as loan of books and photocopying were adequately provided while selective dissemination of information (SDI), indexing and abstracting and ICT services were inadequately provided. Certain factors such as inadequate funding of the libraries amidst others were found to be militating against the provision and utilization of information resources and services. The study recommended among others that academic libraries should be adequately funded while qualified and experienced staff should be employed to provide required resources and services.
Keywords: Academic Libraries, Information Resources, Information Services, Lecturers Assessment.
Title: LECTURERS ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Author: Felix Mmanuoma Eke, Ifeoma Stella Njoku, Gertrude C. Umunnakwe, Emeka Ogueri
International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research
ISSN 2348-120X (online), ISSN 2348-1196 (print)
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