Vol. 13(1), pp. 14 --22 February, 2025. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2025030

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

Significant investment is essential for library resources, which face issues of deterioration. To safeguard these resources and prevent a substantial loss of cultural heritage, this study examines the myths surrounding conservation and preservation in academic libraries. Specific research questions were formulated to guide the study's objectives. A descriptive survey design was employed for the research, targeting a population of sixteen (16) librarians from the COOU library, with a simple random sampling technique used to determine the sample size. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean statistics. The reliability of the instrument was evaluated using the test-retest method, resulting in a reliability coefficient of 0.75. Mean statistics were utilized to address the research questions. The findings revealed that library security is the most commonly used method for conservation and preservation practices. Furthermore, the results indicated that techniques such as cleaning, proper shelving, and dusting are adopted by the library. The study concluded that inadequate conservation and preservation practices within universities contribute to resource loss and deterioration. Therefore, it is recommended that libraries adopt modern preservation and conservation tools, including technology-enabled ICT devices, to improve storage and enhance the longevity and durability of information materials in libraries.

 

Keywords: Materials, University, Conservation, Preservation, Resources and Decline.

 

	Cite This Article As: Muokebe, B.O., Mbanefo, C.P. (2025). Library Resources: Conservation and Preservation as Myth. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 13(1): 14-22