Vol. 14(3), pp. 151 --164 March, 2026. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2026300

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

This study examined preservation and conservation of information resources in MOUAU library. The study was guided by four specific objectives. The study employed descriptive survey research design, while the population of the study is one hundred and twenty (120), The complete census method was used as the sampling technique. Only one instrument (questionnaire) was used. Mean and standard deviation were used in analyzing data for the study. The study Identified proper storage and handling, digitization, binding and repair, environmental maintenance, pest control, conservation training, reformatting, security measures and disaster preparedness as preservation and conservative practices in MOUAU library. , the study identified high temperature and humidity, light exposure, dust and pollutants, pest and infestation, mold and mildew, acidic paper, poor handling and storage, water damage, chemical reaction and human error as causes of deterioration of library materials, The study identified Use of Display Cases to Display Rare or Special Materials, Monitoring, Labeling and Signage, Binding and Repair, De-acidification of Materials, Digitization,, Digital Storage and Backup, Temperature and Humidity Control, and Lighting Control as techniques used in the preservation and conservation in MOUAU library. Metadata creation was not used as a technique for preservation and conservation of library resources., The study also identified Limited Funding, Lack of Expertise, Environmental Factors, Pest and Infestation, Water Damage, Human Error, Lack of Space for Storage and Awareness and Prioritization as challenges to effective preservation and conservation of library materials in mouau library. The study recommended that: The university should set aside 10% of her budget, if possible more than that for preservation and conservation of library resources., The university should employ more digitized techniques to preserve and conserve library resources, The university should put in place machineries for regulating temperature and humidity of library to ensure that library resources are safe., More awareness should be created by the university regulatory body in Nigeria on the need for university libraries to preserve and conserve library resources

 

Keywords: Preservation and Conservation Practices, Challenges to Effective Preservation and Conservation of Library Resources, Preservation and Conservation Techniques and Library Resources

 

	Cite This Article As: Okeuhie, NS., McAlbert F., Okereke , AUT (2026). Preservation and Conservation of Information Resources in Mouau Library. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 14(3): 151-164