BOOK ACQUISITION VARIABLES AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH INFORMATION RESOURCES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF UYO MAIN LIBRARY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pages
Title page – – – – – – – – i
Declaration – – – – – – – ii
Certification – – – – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – – – – iv
Acknowledgments – – – – – – – v
Table of Contents – – – – – – – vi
List of Tables – – – – – – – x
Abstract – – – – – – – – xi
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study – – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – – – 5
1.3 Objectives of the Study – – – – 6
1.4 Research Questions – – – – 7
1.5 Hypotheses – – – – – – – 8
1.6 Significance of the Study – – – – – 8
1.7 Delimitations of the Study – – – – 10
1.8 Definition of Terms – – – – – 10
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Theoretical Framework – – – – – 12
2.1.1 Book Selection Theory of Drury (1930) – – 12
2.1.2 Information Utility Theory of Ross J. Todd (1994) – 13
2.2 Conceptual Framework – – – – – 15
2.3 Influence of book purchase on undergraduate
students’ satisfaction – – – – – 20
2.4 Influence of book gifts and donations on
undergraduate students’ satisfaction – – – 23
2.5 Influence of Book Exchange on Undergraduate
Students’ Satisfaction – – – – – 25
2.6 Influence of Inter-Library Loan on Undergraduate
Students’ Satisfaction – – – – – 27
2.7 Empirical Review of Previous Sources – – 28
2.8 Summary of Literature Review – – – – 36
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODS
3.1 Research Design – – – – – – 38
3.2 Area of the Study – – – – – – 39
3.3 Population of the Study – – – – – 40
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique – – – 41
3.5 Research Instrument – – – – – 41
3.6 Validation of the Instrument – – – – 42
3.7 Procedure of data Collection – – – – 43
3.8 Procedure for data Analysis – – – – 44
CHAPTER FOUR
ANALYSIS OF DATA AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
- Analyses of Data – – – – – – 45
4.2 Hypotheses Testing – – – – – 51
4.3 Discussion of Findings – – – – – 56
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary – – – – – – – 62
5.2 Conclusion – – – – – – – 64
5.3 Recommendations – – – – – – 65
References – – – – – – – 66
Appendices – – – – – – – 70
ABSTRACT
The study examined book acquisition variables and undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources in the University of Uyo main library. Four objectives, four research questions and four hypotheses were considered respectively for the study. The theoretical framework for the study was predicted on the book selection theory of Drury (1930) and information utility theory or Ross Todd (1994). The study adopted the descriptive research design. A total of 102 undergraduate students drawn from the Department of Educational Technology and Library Science and 19 professional library staffs were selected using simple random sampling technique. The instrument was a researcher developed questionnaire used to illicit response from respondents. Data gathered were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings from the study revealed that book purchase, exchange of gifts, extent of book exchange and inter-library loan influence undergraduate students satisfaction with information resources in the University of Uyo main library. The study concluded that methods of book acquisition should be introduced to the system, recommendation were made based on the findings of the study.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Acquisition involves acquiring of library materials keeping in view of the requirements of the curriculum and the need of the teachers, students and research scholars. According to James (2015) every year, besides purchase, the library is expected to receive books as gifts in the form of donations. This process is to help the library to a great extent in terms of collection building and sustaining the library. It has always been customary for faculty and students to take part in book acquisition in the University. Ashikuzzaman (2014) posits that library staff usually recommends general reference books and those materials not covered by departmental subject categories like books on library and information science etc. Publishers and vendors are increasingly providing electronic lists of titles available for purchase, printed catalogues and other printed announcements. These are being forwarded to the schools and centers from time to time. Besides catalogues, book reviews in important magazines and databases are also a basis for recommending books for the library. Therefore, book acquisition means the process by which collection is built or added to the stock of library. Accordingly, Ashikuzzaman (2014) identified the following variables as the process of book collection in libraries namely, by purchasing, gifts and donations, book exchange and inter-library loan etc.
Also Haruna (2002) believes that most librarians try to purchase necessary reading material for library according to libraries annual budgets. For this reason, the librarian orders books via the publisher. But you have to maintain some order routine before ordering, doing this will to involve asking which gives the maximum discount, which gives speedy services, which gives bills in local account and which is most prompt in rectifying mistakes. Gifts and donation are valuable source of enriching the libraries book collection. Ologbonsaiye (1994) believes that libraries make effort to purchase all reading materials, which are needed by the users. So the libraries rely to some extend on acquiring publication through this method to raise valuable materials and get through this process. Some policies are maintained for gifted materials, therefore such gifted materials should be examined in relation to the purpose and program of the library on a long range basis, All gift materials must be properly organized like purchase or gift indicating ‘received on donation’ or should be acknowledged thanking a donor.
Exchange is another important method of building up the library collection. Horava (2005) posits that it is comprised of those which the library can exchange with some other library. Libraries attested to some learned societies institutions will have their own publication to offer exchange. It is the only way overcoming international barriers. In search a number of purposes. Such as: Procurement of out-of-print and rare books, that can-not-obtain from any other sources, acquiring publication, which are not for sale or not distributed in the usual book trade channel. I.e. foreign government publication and reports, obtaining own government publication on a regular basis and using the best advantage the duplications of a library as well as it own publications.
Inter library loan on the other hand means changing library materials between two or more libraries. According to Chiwendu (2011) in recent years there have been very large numbers of increase in the large publication appearing in the marketing. It is generally accepted now that to speed of some sufficiency in the face of such quantities materials is absurd. Therefore, there is need to obtain materials through interblending scheme which is an important source of collection development. In this regard, the librarians service should be the following: his aim must be to acquire for stock of the material, which is library to be most frequently used, he or she will be influenced by knowledge or what is available in other institutions in the locality and he should also be aware of the possibility for borrowing both national and international.
On the other hand, libraries from time to time, need to be assessed and evaluated by its users. Users’ satisfaction is considered to be a reliable benchmark for determining library effectiveness. Majid, Anwar & Eisenschitz (2001) had mentioned that the goal of most surveys is to gauge user’s perception of library effectiveness regarding services, resources and activities. Fidzani (1998) says that the significance of this survey rest on the fact that it is only through a survey that the library would know whether it serves to meet the users’ needs. This points out which kind of services and resources of the library are to be concerned for the improvement as well as serve as a guide to improve the collection and services. King (2005) says that information needs and expectations are continuously changing in the rapidly changing information scenario. Libraries need to re-orient their collections, services, and facilities to keep pace with these advancements. Based on the above, this study seeks to investigate book acquisition variables and undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources in the University of Uyo main library.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
A university library is attached to the university because it has a very vital role to play in meeting the multi-dimensional demands for information and knowledge of students, teachers and research scholars. University library invests huge amount of money every year on the purchase, process and store information resources to serve its users.
After several visits to the library, the researcher found out that undergraduate students are unaware or completely not satisfied with the full range of library book acquisition practices,. Some say that the type of resources they expect form the library is usually not found seen in the library collection, the library staff say that the library is doing its best to bring in resources to satisfy students information needs. It is based on this gap that this study is conducted to examine book acquisition variables and undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources in the University of Uyo main library.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The main aim of the study is to examine book acquisition variables and undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources in the University of Uyo main library. Specifically, the study intends to:
- Examine the influence of book purchase on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resource in the University of Uyo main library.
- Assess the influence of gifts and donations on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources.
- Examine the influence of book exchange on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources.
- Determine the influence of inter-library loan on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources.
1.4 Research Questions
The following research questions were raised to guide the work:
- What is the extent of influence of book purchase on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources in the University of Uyo main library?
- What is the extent of influence of gifts and donations on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources?
- What is the extent of influence of book exchange on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources?
- What is the extent influence of inter-library loan on students’ satisfaction with information resource?
1.5 Hypotheses
The following null hypotheses were postulated.
- There is no significant influence of book purchase on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resource in the University of Uyo main library.
- There is no significant influence of gifts and donations on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resource.
- There is no significant influence of book exchange on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resource.
- There is no significant influence of inter-library loan on undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resource.
1.6 Significance of the Study
The findings of this study would be useful to Librarians, students, lecturers, researchers and the Government in the following ways: As libraries deteriorate in terms of book acquisition, users suffer. Hence, the study of this nature is needed to determine the magnitude of the problems affecting book acquisition and strategies adopted in handling them. For Librarians, the result of the findings will assist librarians to create avenues of contending with the problems in the area of book acquisition. This study is also aimed at alerting librarians on the need for proper collection development, policies and constant evaluation of collection in order to frequently satisfy the needs of users, of university Libraries and other academic libraries. The recommendations will help in giving the librarians an insight of information on method of book acquisition so as to adopt better ones.
For students, lecturers and researchers, the findings will provide them with basic and factual information at their disposal. It will help to determine the extent to which the aims and objectives of libraries in terms of book acquisition has helped students and researchers and organizational bodies of institutions.
Likewise the Government will benefit from the study as they will realize their budgeting inadequacies for library collection development. This will enable them counter these inadequacies. Finally, the study will be useful for other academic purposes by providing the data base from which information could be obtained for future research in related areas of study.
1.7 Delimitations of the Study
This research is delimited to thebook acquisitionvariables of book purchase, gift and donations, exchange and inter-library loan and the dependent variable of undergraduate students’ satisfaction with information resources in the University of Uyo main library. It will also be delimited to the University of Uyo main library.
1.8 Definition of Terms
The following definitions were described in the context of the study;
Book Acquisition Variables: This is defined as the basic criteria for bringing information resource to library for the satisfaction of students which includes book purchase, gifts and donations, exchange and inter-library loans etc.
Students Satisfaction: This is defined as the pleasure derived from using library materials based on adequate book acquisition methods.
Book Purchase: is the process of buying books in the library.
Gifts and Donations: gifts and donations of materials accepted by the library are subject to the same process as purchased materials. They are considered with the explicit understanding.
Exchange: The worth for which a library book is exchanged with for the benefit of their students’ satisfaction.
Inter-Library Loan: a system by which one library obtains a work for a user by borrowing it from another library.
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