Assessment of Mac Arthur Journal Donation Project in Selected University Libraries In Nigeria

Assessment of Mac Arthur Journal Donation Project in Selected University Libraries In Nigeria 

ABSTRACT  

This study was carried out to assess the Mac Arthur Journal Donation Project in Selected University Libraries in Nigeria.

Four research questions were posed in order to assess the Mac Arthur Journal Donation Project before, during and after the Donation.

The research adopted survey method using questionnaire as instrument for data collection. Data collected were subjected to a descriptive analysis using frequency tables with graphical illustrations.

The study discovered that the serial resources in these university libraries were inadequate before the intervention of Mac Arthur but improved substantially during and after the intervention. 

Also, consultation of serial resources was low before the intervention as majority of readers were dissatisfied with the serial resources. The intervention brought an upward reversal in the resources and level of consultation.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page…………..…………………………………………………………………………i
Declaration .. ………………………………………………………………………………ii
Certification.……………………………………………………………………………….iii
Dedication…………………………………………………………………………………iv
Acknowledgment………..…………………………………………………………………v
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………vi
Table of Contents….………………………………………………………………………vii
List of Tables………………………………………………………………………………ix
List of Figures.……………………………………………………………………………..x
List of Abbreviations……………………………………………………………………………………………..xi

CHAPTER ONE : INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………….1
1.1 Background to the Study…………………………………………………………………………………1
1.2 Statement of Problem…………………………………………………………………………………….9
1.3 Research Questions………………………………………………………………………………………..10
1.4 Objectives of the Study …………………………………………………………………………………..10
1.5 Significance of the Study………………………………………………………………………………11
1.6 Scope of the study………………………………………………………………………………………..12
1.7 Limitation of the study………………………………………………………………………………….13
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms…………………………………………………………………….13
References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

CHAPTER TWO : REVIEW OF LITERATURE…………………………………………………….18
2.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………18
2. 7 Summary of the Review………………………………………………………………………………..18
2.1 Conditions of Nigerian University Library Resources Before Intervention………….18
2.3 Primacy of Relevant Serial Resources in University Libraries ………………………………..25
2.4 Impediments to Use of Journal Resources in University Libraries……………………..27
2.5 Sustaining Library Subscription After Donation Project………………………………….33
2.7 Summary of the Review …………………………………………………………………………….35
References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..37

CHAPTER THREE : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY……………………………………………..42
3.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………42
3.2 Research Method Adopted for the Study………………………………………………………….42
3.3 Population of the Study……………………………………………………………………………….43
3.4 Sample and Sampling Procedure ……………………………………………………………………44
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection……………………………………………………………………….45
3.6 Validity of the Instrument……………………………………………………………………………..45
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument………………………………………………………………………….46
3.8 Procedure for Data Collection ……………………………………………………………………….46
3.9 Statistical Method for Data Analysis………………………………………………………………47
References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..48

CHAPTER FOUR : DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS …………………………….50
4.1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………50
4.2. Response Rate…………………………………………………………………………………………….50
4.3 Data Presentation and Analysis …………………………………………………………………….51

CHAPTER FIVE : SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ……..73
5.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………73
5.2 Summary of the Study ………………………………………………………………………………….73
5.3 Summary of Major Findings………………………………………………………………………….74
5.4 Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………………………………….75
5.5. Recommendations………………………………………………………………………………………..76
5.6. Suggestions for Further Studies……………………………………………………………………..77

BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………………………………………..78
APPENDIX…………………………………………………………………………………………………………86

INTRODUCTION  

Universities globally promote the conduct of scientific research to engender social, political, economic and technological development in societies.(Odekunle, 2001).

Therefore, the principal role of Nigerian universities as defined in the National Policy on Education (2004) includes provision of high-level manpower for national development which can be achieved through teaching, research and community services.

Ojedele and Ilusanya (2006), asserted that university education should be pursued within the context of national requirement for maximum benefit.

In contemporary society, the quest for personal and societal development has made the demand for university education imperative and making establishment of universities pervasive.

Consequently, Nigerian universities have increased from one at independence to 138 with many more on the awaiting list of National Universities Commission’s approval (Wakili, 2015). 

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