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The study sets out to investigate the process of establishing and managing e–libraries in universities in the Northwest zone of Nigeria. Issues of e-library management such as where the e-library should be established, access to the e-library, computer usage, registration of users, staff structure, and training were investigated. In addition, various services available in the university e-libraries ranging from virtual to reprography were discussed, and staff competency in managing e-libraries in Northwest Nigerian universities was studied. Objectives of this study include among others identifying the policy used in the establishment of e-libraries and their development. Five research questions were raised, among which are; what are the policies for establishing e-libraries and how are e-libraries managed in universities in the Northwest zone of Nigeria are raised. A qualitative research method was adopted.
Focus group method, eight (8)University Librarians (40) System librarians, and System analysts from eight (8) universities in the Northwest of Nigeria were used as the sample size of the study. The questionnaire and interview constituted the instrument for data collection, while the descriptive method was used to analyze the collected data. The findings of the study showed that the universities in the Northwest zone of Nigeria do not have policies for establishing and managing their e-libraries. Some universities established their e-libraries within the conventional libraries while some were established outside their conventional library. Another finding revealed that all the e-libraries in the Northwest zone had undergone expansion through the merger of additional sections. The major challenges faced by the e-libraries under study were; finance, technology, and infrastructure among others. The study concluded that policies form the basis for standard and uniformity in establishing and managing e-libraries that were not available. Based on the foregoing, the major way to overcome the lack of uniformity in the e-libraries is to design a policy for a unified way for e-libraries that all universities will comply with.
Table of Content:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page--------i
Declaration--------ii
Certification--------iii
Dedication--------iv
Acknowledgements-------v
Table of Contents-------vi
List of Tables --------xi
List of Abbreviations------xiii
Abstract--------xv
CHAPTER ONE:INTRODUCTION
1.1Background to Study-----1
The conventional library-----1
The Electronic Library-----2
Management in the E-library----3
Nigerian university library-----4
1.2Statement of the Problem-----5
1.3Research Question------6
1.4Objectives of the Study-----7
1.5Significance of the Study-----7
1.7Scope of the Study-----8
1.8Operational Definition of Terms----9
References-------10
CHAPTER TWO:REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1Introduction-------12
2.2The Concept of the E-library -----12
2.3Policy for Establishing E-libraries in Universities--16
2.4Establishment of E-libraries in Nigerian universities-21
2.5Development of E-libraries in Nigerian Universities-24
2.6Management of E-libraries in Nigerian Universities-28
2.6.1Storage and Accessibility of e-library Resources-29
2.6.2Challenges of e-libraries in Nigerian universities-29
2.63Resources Available in the E-Library---32
2.6.4Services Provided by Library----34
2.7E-Library Staff position and competency--36
2.7.1E-library staff and training-----39
The Summary of the Reviews----40
References-------42
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1Introduction-------48
3.2Research Method Adopted for the Study---48
3.3Population of the Study-----49
3.4Sample and Sampling Techniques----51
3.5Instrument for Data Collection----52
3.5.1Questionnaire------52
3.5.2Focus Group -------53
3.6Validation and Reliability of the Instrument--53
3.7Procedure for Data Analysis----54
3.8Procedure for Data Analysis----54
References-------55
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
4.1Introduction-------56
4.2Response Rate------56
4.3Data Analysis and Discussion----57
4.3.1Policies for Establishing E-libraries---58
4.3.2Establishment of E-Libraries in Northwest Universities-62
4.3.3Extent of E-library Development----67
4.3.4Management of E-library-----70
4.3.5Competency of Staff Managing e-libraries--85
References--------91
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1Introduction-------92
5.2Summary of the Study-----92
5.3Summary of Findings----93
5.4Conclusion-------95
5.5Recommendations------96
5.5Suggestion for Further Study----97
Bibliography -------98
Appendices-------106
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