Perception of Librarians on Cataloguing and Classification Routines in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Library
ABSTRACT
The
study investigated the perception of librarians on cataloguing and
classification routine in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Library. The study centered on seven (7) objectives and research questions.
Literature was reviewed across various scholarly published works of other authorities in
similar discourse; touching on the conceptual clarification, theoretical
framework underpinning the study, review of empirical studies, summary and schematic presentation of the
study, noting existing gap in literature which this study filled. Analytical research design was
used to conduct the research on a population of, twenty six (26) professional
librarians. Structured interview schedule and opinionnaire were used to collect
data which was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative method. In
conclusion the study discovered that librarians perceived cataloguing and
classification routines as a difficult area in librarianship, tedious, tasking
and time consuming. Librarians also noted that inadequate working tools are
among the problems of cataloguing and classification in the university library.
It recommended provision of adequate working tools, proper training and
retraining and mapping out of special remuneration for cataloguers among others
as ways to enhance librarians interest in cataloguing and classification
routines.
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ADIGBO, A (2023). Perception of Librarians on Cataloguing and Classification Routines in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Library. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-librarians-on-cataloguing-and-classification-routines-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-7-2
ADIGBO, ADIGBO. "Perception of Librarians on Cataloguing and Classification Routines in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Library" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 12 May. 2023, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-librarians-on-cataloguing-and-classification-routines-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-7-2. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
ADIGBO, ADIGBO. "Perception of Librarians on Cataloguing and Classification Routines in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Library". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 12 May. 2023. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-librarians-on-cataloguing-and-classification-routines-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-7-2 >.
ADIGBO, ADIGBO. "Perception of Librarians on Cataloguing and Classification Routines in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Library" Mouau.afribary.org (2023). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-librarians-on-cataloguing-and-classification-routines-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-7-2