Perception Of Librarians On Cataloguing And Classification Routines In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library:- Adigbo, Oluchi J
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 (2026). Perception Of Librarians On Cataloguing And Classification Routines In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library:- Adigbo, Oluchi J. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Mar 11, 2026, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-librarians-on-cataloguing-and-classification-routines-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-adigbo-oluchi-j-7-2
ADIGBO. "Perception Of Librarians On Cataloguing And Classification Routines In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library:- Adigbo, Oluchi J" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 11 Mar. 2026, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-librarians-on-cataloguing-and-classification-routines-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-adigbo-oluchi-j-7-2. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
ADIGBO. "Perception Of Librarians On Cataloguing And Classification Routines In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library:- Adigbo, Oluchi J". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 11 Mar. 2026. Web. 11 Mar. 2026. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-librarians-on-cataloguing-and-classification-routines-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-adigbo-oluchi-j-7-2 >.
ADIGBO. "Perception Of Librarians On Cataloguing And Classification Routines In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library:- Adigbo, Oluchi J" Mouau.afribary.org (2026). Accessed 11 Mar. 2026. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/perception-of-librarians-on-cataloguing-and-classification-routines-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-adigbo-oluchi-j-7-2