International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
IJALIS
ISSN: 2360-7858
Vol. 10(8), pp. 294--317 October, 2022.
ISSN: 2360-7858
https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2022350
Full Length Research
Collection Development Practices In Ministry Of Justice Library, Owerri
Agbai Anya Inyima
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, MJCE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU. IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (BLIS) DEGREE
*Corresponding author’s E-mail: anyaagbai74@gmail.com
Accepted 20 October 2022
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Abstract |
This study examines collection Development Practices in the ministry of Justice Library, Owerri. This study adopted the survey research design. In obtaining relevant data, a structured questionnaire, interview and observation was used. Data were also statistically analyzed using frequency counts, percentages and tables where necessary. The study found out that finance, high exchange rate of imported books, inadequate number of skilled professionals and lack of individual gifts and donations are among the problems militating against collection Development Practices in Ministry of Justice Library, Owerri. The study recommends among other things that there should be provision of sufficient fund. The library should generate fund within its operation through photocopying, binding and other fund raising activities. There should be recruitment of adequate professionally trained staff for the library. The federal government should review its fiscal policies as it relates to the importance of publishing materials by removing duties and tariff paid on such materials to encourage local publishers.
Keywords: Collection development, Special Library, Collection development Process and Practices.
| Cite This Article As: Inyima, A.A(2022). Collection Development Practices In Ministry Of Justice Library, Owerri. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 10(8): 294-317 | |