Library Resources And Security Challenges
(A Case Study Of The Library Of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri)
This research project is on Library Resources and Security Challenges in the Library of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. Data was collected using questionnaire designed and distributed to the staff of the library used as case study. In analyzing and presenting of the data collected, tables, frequencies and simple percentage (%) were used. The findings showed that the library is faced with different types of security challenges which are book theft, non-return of library materials, book mutilation, keeping books beyond due dates, purposeful mis-shelving of books, writing on or in books etc. Recommendations made in this study includes that there should be increased security in the library premises and library hall through supervision, patrolling and surveillance, libraries should be designed in such a way that collection security is taken into account, libraries should install goods and working electronic security gadgets in the library and its environs. The researcher suggested that further study should be carried out on; the need to observe library rules and regulations, preservation and conservation of library resources, securing the digital libraries against security breaches as these suggestions will further help to prevent the library and its resources against any form of security challenge.
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Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
List of Tables
Table of Content
CHAPTER ONE:
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Historical Background of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
1.8 The Polytechnic Library of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
1.9 Definition of Operational Terms
References
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Concept of Library Resources
2.3 Types of Security Challenges faced by the Library
2.4 The Effect of Security Challenges to the Library
2.5 Causes of Security Challenges in the Library
2.6 Ways to Secure the Library against Security Breaches
2.7 Summary of Literature Review
References
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of Study
3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Techniques
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Procedure for Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Distribution and Return of Questionnaire
4.3 Distribution of Respondents by Gender
4.4 Educational Qualification of Respondents
4.5 Existence of Security Policy in the Library
4.6 Necessity of Securing Library Resources against Breaches
4.7 Type of Library Security Breaches Perceived in the Library
4.8 Type of Library Materials Vulnerable to Security Breaches
4.9 Measures Used by the Library to Reduce/Address Security Breaches
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of Findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendations
5.5 Suggested Areas for Further Studies
Bibliography
Appendices
Appendix I – Letter of Introduction
Appendix II – The Questionnaire
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