MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AS CORRELATE OF

PROVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN GOVERNMENT OWNED HIGHER

INSTITUTIONS IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

BY

YAKUBU KABIRU

FED/LIS/20/1072

SUPERVISOR DR.
USMAN MUHAMMAD SONG

BEING A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND

INFORMATION SCIENCES FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE IN PARTIAL
FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE.

JUNE, 2024

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ABSTRACT

This proposal investigate management of library information resources as correlate of provision

of library services in Government owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria. It will
sought to find out method of acquisition of library information resources and how it affects
provision of library services, determine method of preserving information resources in
government owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Six proposal questions will be
used formulated. Two null hypotheses will be used tested at 0.05level of significance. A
descriptive survey design will be used for the study with a population of 210 librarians and
library officers. Federal University Dutse (66); Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
(63); Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State (27); Jigawa state polytechnics (12); STEB
Jigawa (6); Binyaminu Usman College of Agriculture, Hadejia (12); Jigawa State College of
Education (14); College of Arabic and Islamics Studies (10); Total enumeration technique will
be used for the study. Instruments for data collection will be structured questionnaire and
observation checklist. A total number of 210 copies of questionnaire will be used. Percentages,
mean scores and frequency tables will be used to analysed research questions.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

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A government owned higher institution is a university or college that is in state
ownership or receives significant public funds for its operation through a national or
subnational government, as opposed to a private university. One of the functions of
higher institutions is to ensure the impacting of knowledge, identify skills gaps, create
special programmes and build the right skills that can help countries improve economic
prosperity and social cohesion. Higher institutions libraries are attached to a higher
education institution and serves two complementary purposes: to support the curriculum,
and to support the research of the higher institution‟s faculty and students. According to
Ola and Osagie (2011), higher institution libraries serve as content and knowledge
repository by collecting and providing access to books, journals and other recorded
information, by acquiring, re-packaging and providing access to information. Higher
institution libraries can ensure that the right information is provided and in form that the
users can understand.

Libraries of higher institutions consist of collection of materials or media that are

accessible for use and not just for display. Library provides physical or digital access to
material, and may be at physical location or a virtual space, or both. A library's collection
can include printed materials and other physical resources in many formats such as
Digital Versatile Disc (DVDs), as well as access to information, music or other content
held on bibliographic databases. Chima and Nwokocha cited in Babadoko et al. (2018)
explained that ability to identify and retrieve specific information needed for a particular
situation requires an awareness of the source (availability) and the skill to retrieve it
within a short time and at low cost (accessibility).

Library information resources are those materials made up of books, audio-visual

software, media, audio–visual hardware and other materials used in teaching and learning
process in a library. Ogbebor (2011) also buttress that information resources are selected,
acquired and organised by library staff so that information seekers or library clientele can
have quick and easy access to them. The importance of information resources can be seen
from the fact that if library information resources are not provided, the library ceases to
exist as what will be left is only a building.

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Library information resources include not only traditional print-on-paper media like
books, journals, newspapers, and maps, but also audio-visual materials like
cinematograph film records, audiocassettes, video cassettes, projectors, microfiches,
Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CDROM), computer software, online databases,
electronic books and e-journals and other media via the Internet. Electronic resources
deliver the collection of information as full text (aggregated) databases, e-journals, image
collections, multimedia in the form of CD, tape, Internet, web technology, just to mention
but a few. E-resources include e-journals, e-discussions, e-news, data archives, e-mail
online chatting, just to mention but a few. Electronic information sources are a wide
range of products going from electronic periodicals to CD-ROMs, from mailing list to
databases, all of them having a common feature of being used and sometimes modified
by a computer (Thanuskodi, 2012).

Library information resources are expected to be acquired, organised in retrievable

formats and made accessible to the academic staff and researchers to conduct teaching
and research activities. The ability of the higher institution libraries to carry out these
functions effectively depends on availability and accessibility to electronic information
resources such as e-books, e-journals, research and technical reports, conference
proceedings, e-theses, e-dissertations, periodicals, reference sources, microforms just
mention but few. Electronic resources are very important source of information for
modern community of the world because it has become preferred source of information
for the higher institution community and researchers

In another development, electronic information resources can be defined as the electronic

representation of information which can be accessed via electronic system and computer
network (Johnson et al., 2012). Library is now more dependent on electronic information
resource systems EIRs to carry out their day-to-day functions and make decisions;
common examples include systems designed for: Human resource management, online
public access, Institutional repository, E-resources and Services, Licensing and ordering,
Registration, and benefit delivery. New technology is making significant contributions to
improving library resources and services in achieving development goals and advancing
e-library strategies.

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2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
This chapter reviews the existing literature on the importance of collection development
policies in academic libraries, the challenges of implementing these policies, and the
effects of poor implementation on library services. An attempt was made to review the
related literature under the following sub-headings:

2.2. Concept and significance of management of library information resources as

correlate of provision of library services in government owned higher institutions
2.3 The impact of management of library information resources as correlate of provision
of library services in government owned higher institutions
2.4 Provision of library services in higher institutions libraries
2.5 Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

2.6 Summary of the Review and the Uniqueness of the Study

2.2 Concept and significance of management of library information resources as

correlate of provision of library services in government owned higher institutions
The management of library information resources is a crucial aspect of library services in
government-owned higher institutions. It refers to the systematic and coordinated
activities involved in the acquisition, organization, maintenance, and dissemination of
information resources to support the academic and research needs of the institution.
Significance:
1. Supports Academic Excellence: Effective management of library information
resources enables students and faculty to access relevant and up-to-date information,
supporting academic excellence and research.
2. Enhances Research Output: Access to relevant information resources facilitates
research and innovation, contributing to the institution's research output and reputation.
3. Fosters Collaboration: Well-managed library resources facilitate collaboration among
students, faculty, and researchers, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and
innovation.
4. Optimizes Resource Utilization: Efficient management of library resources ensures
optimal utilization, reducing waste and duplication of efforts.
5. Supports Decision-Making: Accurate and timely information resources support
informed decision-making by administrators, faculty, and students.

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2.3 The impact of management of library information resources as correlate of
provision of library services in government owned higher institutions
The impact of management of library information resources as a correlate of provision of
library services in government-owned higher institutions is significant, leading to:
1. Improved Academic Performance: Access to relevant and up-to-date information
resources supports student success and academic achievement.
2. Enhanced Research Output: Well-managed library resources facilitate research and
innovation, contributing to the institution's research output and reputation.
3. Increased User Satisfaction: Effective management of library resources ensures user-
centered services, leading to high user satisfaction and loyalty.
4. Optimized Resource Utilization: Efficient management of library resources reduces
waste and duplication of efforts, optimizing resource utilization.
5. Improved Decision-Making: Accurate and timely information resources support
informed decision-making by administrators, faculty, and students.
2.4. Factors that can influence management of library information resources as a
correlate of provision of library services in government-owned higher institutions
The following factors can influence management of library information resources as a
correlate of provision of library services in government-owned higher institutions:
1. Institutional Policies and Guidelines: Institutional policies and guidelines can impact
library resource management, as they may dictate priorities, funding, and access.
2. Library Leadership and Vision: Library leadership and vision can shape resource
management, as leaders may prioritize certain resources or services over others.
3. User Needs and Expectations: User needs and expectations can influence resource
management, as libraries strive to meet user demands for specific resources or services.
4. Technological Advancements and Infrastructure: Technological advancements and
infrastructure can impact resource management, as libraries may need to adapt to new
formats or platforms.
5. Funding and Budgetary Constraints: Funding and budgetary constraints can
significantly impact resource management, as libraries may need to prioritize resources
based on availability of funds.

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2.5 THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS
THEORETICAL
The aim of theoretical review of the study is to describe the concept about the problem
also this theoretical review discuss about the effects of poor implementation of collection
development policy in academic libraries
Higher institution libraries are established to support the teaching, learning, research and
charitable services of their parent organizations through the acquisition, processing,
storage, dissemination of information. Higher institution libraries are libraries created in
higher institutions whose main function is to provide library services to achieve the
overall objectives of the parent institution and research program. However, the institution
alone cannot achieve the commendable goals of education without the library. Today, the
contemporary practice in higher institution library services in the 21st century is being
propelled with an information explosion, and the inclusion of Information and
Communication Technologies (ICTs) in all aspects of library services. The traditional
services rendered by the library include, bibliographic services, reference services,
Current Awareness Services (CAS), Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) just to
mention but a few.

SDI is a personal current awareness service providing researchers with the latest
publications on a specified research topic. Once a search profile is created and saved,
relevant information will be sent to the researcher automatically whenever the selected
databases are updated. SDI makes it possible to inform readers of new acquisitions on
particular subjects or issues. One can equally refer to it as a "documentation profile" or a
"personalized profile" or even a “search profile”. In some places it is related to current
awareness services because of its objective of keeping researchers aware of current
developments in their areas of specialization. It could also take the form of providing the
researchers with table of contents of journal that has just arrived or recently published
article or citation on pre-determined topics relevant to the target users.

Abstracting and indexing services enable users to locate the books that are available in
the subject areas they need while abstracting services produce the summaries of the
contents of reading materials in the library thereby serving as time savers for the library

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user. Bibliographic services provide the list of publications that are related to each other.
Musa, Musa, Musa (2014) stated that indexes are mind roadmaps to both known
unknown information sometime we know that certain information exit out „there‟ and all
we have to do is to find out „where‟. The librarian in a reference section of a higher
institution library compiles bibliographies on all subjects for the verification of the
correctness and completeness of the information about publications. These services are to
assist users to identify and locate materials relevant to their work.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The first library classification Scheme was developed by Melvil Dewey in 1876 and the
Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) was the second major classification scheme to
appear. The Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LC) is another classification
scheme; it is an example of a semi enumerative scheme of classification which provides a
long list of all the classes in the universe of subjects. Although classification schemes
will be used mainly designed for organizing bibliographic items on the library shelves.
Many librarians and information professionals have also used library classification
schemes for organizing information resources electronically. Pattuelli in Onwuchekwa
(2011) posits that Technology has deeply impacted the way we organize and represent
information and knowledge.

A catalogue indicates the existence of a resource in the library. Therefore, e-resource

catalogue is necessary so that the users are aware of their existence in the library. An
integrated catalogue for both print and e-resources would be ideal for higher institution
library. The library can not only catalogue their purchased or subscribed e-resources but
also catalogue useful free e-resources. Classification of prints and non-print information
resources are also necessary for easy accessibility and retrieval of the resources. For
library staff to be able to manage all forms of library information resources, there is need
for adequate ICT skill. Vijayakumar and Antony cited in Millie (2019) added that
librarians need ICT skills for managing e-resources. Such eresources include OPAC,
Bibliographic database, full text database, e-books, e-journals, e-mails, search engines,
library networks, library websites, digital libraries etc.

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 Preservation has also been defined by IFLA (2012) that all the managerial and financial
considerations including storage and accommodation provisions, staffing levels, policies,
techniques, and methods involved in preserving library and archival material and the
information contained in them. Oyeniyi (2015) opined that libraries and archives should
preserve their materials to ensure their accessibility and longevity, to foster research, and
to prevent spending on replacement costs of old materials. While conservation is direct
physical intervention arresting or slowing down deterioration of library materials,
preservation involves both the direct and indirect action. In preservation, consideration is
given to every element that promotes the protection of the materials including the
housing, storage system and security against such threats as theft, mutilation and poor
handling. Preservation is, therefore, a more embracing concept and it includes
conservation.

2.6. Summary of the Review and the Uniqueness of the Study

Effective resource management ensures access to relevant and up-to-date information,

supporting academic success and research. Various factors influence resource
management, including institutional policies, leadership, user needs, technology, funding,
staff skills, and collaboration.
Uniqueness of the Study
This study focuses specifically on government-owned higher institutions, providing
insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in this context.
The study explores the correlation between library information resource management and
library service provision, highlighting the critical role of resource management in
supporting academic excellence.
The study's findings and recommendations are tailored to the needs of government-
owned higher institutions, providing practical guidance for library managers and
administrators. By investigating the management of library information resources as a
correlate of provision of library services in government-owned higher institutions, this
study contributes to the development of effective resource management strategies,
ultimately supporting the academic success and research endeavors of these institutions.

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3.0 Research Problem
The advent of Information Communication Technology (ICT) brought about massive
production of information which led to information explosion but the inadequate funding
of government owned higher institution libraries have affected management of
information resources which in turn affects provision of library services in government
owned higher institution libraries particularly in Jigawa State, Nigeria. To further buttress
this, Prangya and Rabindra (2013) concluded that lack of training; poor infrastructure and
high cost of accessing some e-resources are the obstacles to provision of library services
in government owned higher institutions, particularly in Jigawa State, Nigeria. This also
has a negative effect on students and researchers of these higher institutions who will
intend to carry out their assignments and research work. To this end, this study was
conducted to investigate the management of library information resources as correlate of
provision of library services in government owned higher institutions in Jigawa State,
Nigeria.

4.0 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Research Questions

The following research questions guided the study:

1. What are the library services provided in government owned higher institutions in
Jigawa State, Nigeria?
2. What are the library information resources provided in government owned higher
institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria?
3. How are the Information resources acquired in government owned higher
institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria?

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 4. How are information resources organised in government owned higher institutions
in Jigawa State, Nigeria?
5. How are the information resources preserved in government owned higher
institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria?
6. What are the factors affecting the management of information resources in
government owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria?

5.0 Objectives of the Study:

The main aim of this study is to determine management of library information resources
as correlate of provision of library services in government owned higher institutions in
Jigawa State, Nigeria.
The specific objectives of the study are to:
1. Determine the library services provided in government owned higher institutions in
Jigawa State, Nigeria.
2. To ascertain types of information resources in government owned higher
institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
3. To determine method of acquisition of library information resources in government
owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
4. To determine how information resources are organised and how it affect provision
of library services in government owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
5. To ascertain method of preserving information resources in government owned
higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
6. To determine the factor affecting the management of information resources in
government owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

6.0 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

Findings of this study will be beneficial to the students, other researchers, higher
institution libraries and library managers. Students will become conversant with library
operations such as retrieval tools, rules and regulations which will enable the clientele to
access the right information resource at the right time thereby saving his/her time and

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 effort. Equally, the findings will help the students to know those services that are
provided but they do not utilize and also help them know services which are supposed to
be provided which are not and how to improve on the use of the services.
The researcher’s work will be greatly enhanced with services that will be provided,
besides it will benefit researchers who will embark on similar studies in this area or
related areas in future so that they can know what needs to be improved upon or be
covered. Finally it will as well add to the existing literature in librarianship and will serve
as a reference work to both learners and the learned. The study will provide comparisons
between the libraries of higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria which will suggest
better ways of managing their libraries. The management of the higher institution
libraries covered by the study shall make use of available data to assist them in
formulating library and information service policies.

7.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

7.1 RESEARCH PARADIGM

The study will be conducted through the Pragmatic Paradigm which is subjective and
quantitative based on the experiences, circumstances, and situations that will explore the
management of library information resources as correlate of provision of library services
in government owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria
7.2 Research Approach
The study will use a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys with
qualitative interviews.
7.2 Research Design

The descriptive survey research approach will be used for the study. The design was
considered appropriate since the study sought opinion of the respondents as a measure for
discovering the provision of library services gotten as a result of management of library
information resources in government owned higher institution libraries in Jigawa State.

A survey research is a method used for collecting data from a predefined group of
respondents to gain information and insights into various topics of interest in which each
respondent is allowed to answer the questions at a level playing field to avoid biased

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 opinions that could influence the outcome of the research or study. A survey researcher
was defined by Ibrahim (2013) as a way of collecting information about the opinion,
attitude, feeling, belief, and behavior of people where each member of the population has
equal chance of being selected. Therefore, this design was considered fit for this study as
the study set out to describe the actual situation in relation to management of library
information resources as correlate of provision of library services in government owned
higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

7.3 Research Setting

All the 210 librarians and library officers in higher institution libraries in government
owned higher institutions in Jigawa state will be studied. This is due to the fact that the
population of the study is not large; thereby allowing the researcher to attend to each
respondent. This is called complete enumeration or census. Ibrahim (2013) stated that
when the population is not too large and the researcher can manage it, the entire
population should be adopted.

7.4 Population of the Study

The target population for the study was 210 librarians and library officers in government
owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria. The reason for choosing librarians and
library officers in these higher institution libraries as respondents was that they will be
used in a better position to provide the relevant information required in actualizing this
research. The breakdown is shown below:

Table 3.1: Population of the Study

TARGET POPULATION
S/NO INSTITUTION NO.OF NO. OF TOTAL
LIBRARIANS LIBRARY
OFFICER
1 Federal University Dutse 25 41 66
2 Sule Lamido University, Kafin 18 45 63
Hausa, Jigawa
3 Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa 11 16 27
State
4 Jigawa state Polytechnics 05 07 12
5 STEB Jigawa 02 04 6
6 Binyaminu Usman College of 04 08 12

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 Agriculture, Hadejia
7 Jigawa State College of Education 05 09 14
8 College of Arabic and Islamics 04 06 10
Studies
Total 74 136 210

7.5 Sample Technique and Sample Size

Albandoz and Barreiro (2001) define sampling techniques as ‘‘the methods used in
drawing samples from a population usually in such a manner that the sample will
facilitate determination of some hypothesis concerning the population as the Purposive
sampling and systematic sampling was applied’’.

Sampling techniques is process of selecting sample’’ Enon (1999). In this study random
and purposive sampling will be used in selection of the population. The advantage of
simple random technique was to make everybody feel that he/she is going to be chosen.

Kothari (1990) define the term (sample size) as a ‘‘number of items to be selected from
the universe constitution sample’’, the study will be based on the population of 210
people due to the limitation of time.

7.6 Instrument for Data Collection

Closed-Ended Questionnaire will be administered face to face. In-depth interviews will

be conducted to gather qualitative insights.

7.7 Method of Data Analysis

Quantitative data will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods
such as mean and regression analysis. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic
data analysis.

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7.8 Ethical Considerations

Therefore, Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Confidentiality and
anonymity will be maintained throughout the study.

7.9 Expected Results

The study will be analyzed both qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative analysis
involves the use figure, charts, table and percentages while qualitative analysis involves
the use of description. Data collected from the field area analyzed by using SPSS
computer program. Data analysis involved computation of frequencies, means and
modes, minimum and maximum of the variables

The study anticipates finding a complex relationship the management of library

information resources and government owned higher institutions with various moderating
factors influencing this relationship. Insights from the research will contribute to
developing guidelines for balanced social media use among students.

7.10 Limitations of the Study

There are some problems which are expected to be encountered during or before the
study, those problems should be put into considerations by researcher into completion of
the study and those are:

Time factor

Time allocated to accomplish the study, the six weeks will be too minimal to collect,
organize, and analyze the findings and other relevant information of the study.

Funds

The operation cost of the research may exceed the estimated budget hence causing some
difficult in carrying out the study.

Co-operation

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 Lacks of co-operation from some different people who are important in the completion of
the research hinder the success of the study.

8.0 Timeline

STAGES ACTIVITIES TIMELINE

Stages one Literature Review June-July, 2024
Stages two Sequential Research August 2024
Design
Stages three Data Collection September-October, 2024
Stages four Data Analysis November, 2024
Stages five Report Writing December, 2024
Stages six Submission January, 2025
9.0 Budget
ITEM COST (N)
Survey Development N 12,000
Data Collection N 11,000
Data Analysis Software N 30,000
Interview Transcriptions N 15,000
Miscellaneous N 15,00
TOTAL N 83,000

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 APPENDIX I

Department of Library and Information

science, Federal University Dutse

Date: ------------------

Sir/Madam,
QUESTIONNAIRE ON MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AS
CORRELATE OF PROVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN GOVERNMENT OWNED
HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Section A: Demographic Information
I am a 300level student of Library and information science. I am carrying out a study on the
“Management of library information resources as correlate of provision of library services in
government owned higher institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria. The information you supply will
be used strictly for the purpose of this study only and shall so be treated with strict
confidentiality.

Thank you for assisting to complete the accompanied questionnaire to the best of your
knowledge.

Thanks in anticipation of your cooperation.

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Yours sincerely,

YAKUBU KABIRU

APPENDIX II
PROPOSED QUESTIONNAIRE

MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AS CORRELATE OF

PROVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN GOVERNMENT OWNED HIGHER
INSTITUTIONS IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA.
(PART A)

Please, tick the answer(s) and fill the blank spaces where necessary. Multiple answers are
required where necessary. In response column, A stands for Agreed, SA for Strongly Agreed, D
for Disagreed while SD Stands for Strongly Disagreed.
PERSONAL DATA

Name of Institution---------------------------------------------------------------- • Rank

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Gender: Male
---------------- Female---------------------- •
Department/Unit--------------------------------------------------------------------
• Years of working experience: 0-5 ( ) 6-10 ( ) 11-15 ( ) 16-20 ( ) 21-25 ( ) 26-30 ( )
31-35 ( )
• Qualification(s): DIPLOMA( ) HND ( ) BLS ( ) MLS ( ) Ph.D ( )
• Position held-------------------------------------------------------------
Please, kindly rate the under listed statements
SECTION B
1 What are the library service (s) provided in government owned higher institutions in Jigawa
State, Nigeria?
 What are the library services provided in your library?
S/N Library Services A SA D SD
1 Selective Dissemination of Information
2 Inter library loan service
3 Reference Service
4 OPAC Service/Web OPAC
5 Online reservation of books
6 Reprographic Services (out sourced)
7 Recommendation of library material

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 8 Current Awareness Service
9 Photocopying/Printing Service Any other service offered

2 What are the information resources provided in government owned higher institutions in
Jigawa State, Nigeria?

Observation Checklist

S/ N LIB. RES. FUD SLU KUM JPOLY STEBJ BUCA JSCE CAIS TOTAL
1 Dictionaries
2 Encyclopedia
3 Handbooks
4 Manuals
5 Indexes
6 Abstracts
7 Bibliographies
8 Directories
9 Almanacs
10 Atlases
11 Gazetteers
12 Govt.
publication
13 Textbooks
14 Pamphlets
15 Periodicals
16 Journals
17 Theses/project
dissertations
18 Manuscripts
19 Internet
20 Computers
21 E – Books
22 E– journal
23 Electronic
data base
24 Audio visual
total
3. How are the Information resources acquired in government owned higher institutions in Niger
State, Nigeria?
4. How are information resources organized in government owned higher institutions in Niger
State, Nigeria?

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5. How are the information resources preserved in government owned higher institutions in
Niger State, Nigeria?
6. What are the factors affecting the management of information resources in government owned
higher institutions in Niger State, Nigeria?

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