ABSTRACT
The research is a pilot study on the
digitization of theses and dissertation in MOUA U library. The major purpose
was to ascertain the extent of digitization of theses and dissertation in MOUA
U library. It was guided by five objectives and five research questions. The
study has a population of 71 which was totally enumerated for the study. Two
data collection instrument were: an observation checklist and questionnaire.
Data were analyzed using percentage and mean scores. Data analysis revealed
that the extent of availability of these and dissertation to be 1,284
consisting of 913 theses and 371 dissertation. Furthermore, findings revealed
that increased access of these and dissertations, effective preservation of
theses and dissertation, increased space conservation and speedy retrieval of
theses dissertation are the major purposes for digitization of library
resources. The result also showed that the extent of digitization of theses and
dissertation is low as MOUAU library carries out only creation and management
of library website and database. Lack of planning for digitization, inadequate
funding, ineffective institutional policy on digitization, inadequate computer
technologies, inadequate skilled personnel and inadequate power supply are some
of the major problems militating against effective digitization of these and
dissertation in MOUA U library. The study proffered solutions to the challenges
of digitization of theses and dissertation which includes provision of adequate
funds, enshrining effective digitization policy, provision of adequate computer
technologies, training and retraining of staff etc. The study concluded that in
order to remain relevant in the present digital environment, MOUA U library
should make every effort to digitize their and dissertations for preservation
and easy access. Bases on the findings the study recommended alternative power
supply, adequate funding, training of librarians to acquire digitization skills
and proper selection packages as strategies for effective digitization
EZIUCHE, N (2023). The Need For Digitization Of Theses And Dissertations In Mouau Library. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-need-for-digitization-of-theses-and-dissertations-in-mouau-library-7-2
NWOKOJI, EZIUCHE. "The Need For Digitization Of Theses And Dissertations In Mouau Library" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 17 Jul. 2023, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-need-for-digitization-of-theses-and-dissertations-in-mouau-library-7-2. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
NWOKOJI, EZIUCHE. "The Need For Digitization Of Theses And Dissertations In Mouau Library". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 17 Jul. 2023. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-need-for-digitization-of-theses-and-dissertations-in-mouau-library-7-2 >.
NWOKOJI, EZIUCHE. "The Need For Digitization Of Theses And Dissertations In Mouau Library" Mouau.afribary.org (2023). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-need-for-digitization-of-theses-and-dissertations-in-mouau-library-7-2