Perceived Effects Of Icts On Cataloguing And Classification Of Information Resources In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Library, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria:- Juliet Onuoha
ABSTRACT
Library
automation is no longer new in librarianship. This is because almost the entire
operations ofthe library are experiencing the introduction of ICTs. As to
whether there is an effect ofthis adoption ofICTs in the cataloguing and
classification of information resources, is a matter ofgreat concern. This is
why the present study investigated the perceived effect of ICTs on the
cataloguing and classification of information resources in Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture Library, Umudike. Three (3) objectives guided the
study. The descriptive survey design with a study sample of 5 respondents
representing the entire staff strength of the Cataloguing and Classification
Unit was chosen using the complete census sampling technique was used. Data was
collected using a combination of an observation checklist and a 23-item
questionnaire titled "Effect of ICTs on Cataloguing and Classification of
Information Resources" Questionnaire. The analysis and presentation of
data were done using frequency counts and mean scores with appropriate tables.
The findings show that computers, online databases, and Internet servers are
among the ICTs adopted. The perceived effects are seen in the areas of making
cataloguing and classification easy and reducing errors in cataloguing and
classification, among others. It was further revealed that poor funding of
library technical operations, inadequate ICT facilities, inadequate number of
ICT-competent cataloguers, etc. were among the factors militating against the
adoption of ICTs in the library operation. Based on the findings, it was
recommended, among others, that libranes should develop means of generating
additional funds to finance most oftheirprojects and services.
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JULIET, O (2024). Perceived Effects Of Icts On Cataloguing And Classification Of Information Resources In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Library, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria:- Juliet Onuoha. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 27, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perceived-effects-of-icts-on-cataloguing-and-classification-of-information-resources-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-library-umudike-abia-state-nigeria-juliet-onuoha-7-2
ONUOHA, JULIET. "Perceived Effects Of Icts On Cataloguing And Classification Of Information Resources In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Library, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria:- Juliet Onuoha" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 24 Jun. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perceived-effects-of-icts-on-cataloguing-and-classification-of-information-resources-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-library-umudike-abia-state-nigeria-juliet-onuoha-7-2. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
ONUOHA, JULIET. "Perceived Effects Of Icts On Cataloguing And Classification Of Information Resources In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Library, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria:- Juliet Onuoha". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 24 Jun. 2024. Web. 27 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perceived-effects-of-icts-on-cataloguing-and-classification-of-information-resources-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-library-umudike-abia-state-nigeria-juliet-onuoha-7-2 >.
ONUOHA, JULIET. "Perceived Effects Of Icts On Cataloguing And Classification Of Information Resources In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Library, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria:- Juliet Onuoha" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 27 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perceived-effects-of-icts-on-cataloguing-and-classification-of-information-resources-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-library-umudike-abia-state-nigeria-juliet-onuoha-7-2